Hello, everyone! When it comes to Christmas tree ornaments, stars and bells are the usual choices, but if you look closely, you’ll often find bird ornaments too. Surprisingly, each of these birds carries a special meaning. Remember the turtle dove ornament in Home Alone 2? It symbolizes “peace and friendship.” Although it only makes a…

Hello everyone! Have you heard of the striated heron? Let me share a little about the charm of this cute bird! The striated heron is just a bit larger than a pigeon, measuring around 40 to 52 cm in length. With its blue-gray feathers and white vertical stripes, it has a cool and stylish appearance….

Hello everyone! Have you heard of the Eastern Crowned Warbler? Its song and behavior are full of surprises! Today, I’d like to introduce you to this fascinating bird. The Eastern Crowned Warbler is about 12.5 cm long, slightly smaller than a sparrow. Its greenish-brown plumage and distinctive whitish eyebrow make it easy to recognize. During…

Hello, everyone! When you’re walking through the forest, you might just come across a charming bird. Its name is the Brown-headed Thrush. The Brown-headed Thrush is about 24 cm long. It has a dark brown head, with a slightly blackish face and throat. Its beak and legs have a subtle orange hue, giving it an…

Hello! The results of the “Birdmate Cup★633 Bird Species Grand Election,” hosted by the Wild Bird Society of Japan, have finally been announced. The voting period ran from August 1st to 20th, and an impressive total of 3,582 votes were cast! With all 633 bird species found in Japan as contenders, everyone was eager to…

Hello, everyone! Have you ever heard of the cassowary? While this enormous bird has a dangerous side with its massive body and sharp claws, it also has a surprising history. The cassowary can grow up to 1.9 meters in length and weigh a staggering 85 kilograms! Its bare skin from the head to the neck…

Hello, everyone! Have you ever heard of the White’s Thrush, known as “Toratsugumi” in Japanese? If you’ve ever been in a forest at night and heard a lonely “Hyo, hyo” sound echoing through the trees, that was likely the call of the White’s Thrush. This bird lives in mountainous areas across Japan, staying mostly hidden…

Hello, everyone! When a typhoon approaches, we usually stay indoors and wait for the storm to pass. But have you ever wondered what birds do in such situations? In fact, birds can sense the approach of a typhoon and find shelter in advance. For example, birds in urban areas often hide in the gaps of…

Hello, everyone! Have you ever heard a sound like “Kyok, kyok, kyok…” while walking near the rice fields on a summer night? It might sound like someone knocking on a door, but in reality, it’s the call of a small bird called the Ruddy Crake. The Ruddy Crake is a small waterbird, measuring about 19…

Hello everyone! Today, let’s talk about the Siberian Stonechat, a small bird that gracefully flits about in wide grasslands and highlands. Its charm is not only in its appearance but also in its behavior and song. The Siberian Stonechat is about 13 cm in length, making it quite petite. However, the male’s summer plumage is…

Hello, everyone! Did you know that the Eurasian magpie is actually a member of the crow family? In Japan, this bird is primarily found in the Kyushu region. It has such a unique appearance and behavior that the more you learn about it, the more you might fall in love with it! The Eurasian magpie…