Fun FactsHello, everyone! Have you ever heard of the Common Pochard? It’s a type of duck you can spot on lakes and rivers during the winter, and it’s actually a fascinating little bird! The Common Pochard measures about 43 to 48 cm in length. The males have a reddish-brown head, a black chest, and a finely…
Fun FactsHello! Have you ever heard of the Tufted Puffin? It inhabits vast marine areas from the United States to Japan and Russia. The Tufted Puffin has a body length of about 39cm. Its entire body is jet black, with red feet that look as though it’s wearing red boots. In summer, its face and forehead…
Fun FactsHello everyone! As spring deepens, among the birds returning from the far south to Japan, the Grey-faced Buzzard stands out particularly. Their return tells us that nature has started a new cycle with the arrival of spring. The Grey-faced Buzzard is a medium-sized hawk with a body length of 47-51cm, slightly larger than a pigeon…
Fun FactsHello everyone! Under the warm sunshine of spring, if you look up into the sky, you might see a small shadow soaring higher and higher. That’s the Skylark, a bird that heralds the arrival of spring. There are still many stories unknown about this little bird. Today, let’s delve into the world of the Skylark….
Fun FactsHello, everyone! In the early morning, amidst the silence before fully waking up, you might hear a distinctive “De-de-poppo” sound. This is our friendly neighborhood bird, the Oriental turtle dove. Allow me to share a bit about this bird. The Oriental turtle dove has a body length of about 33cm. True to its name, it…
Fun FactsHello, everyone! Today, I’m going to talk about a modest little bird living quietly beside us, warming our hearts – the Meadow Bunting. Their singing brings us peaceful moments. The Meadow Bunting is about 17cm in length, similar in size to a sparrow but appears slightly larger due to its longer tail feathers. A distinctive…
Fun FactsHello, everyone! Today, let’s talk about the majestic bird, the Golden Eagle, which lives in the high latitude regions of the Northern Hemisphere and is also beloved in Japan. The Golden Eagle is a large bird of prey, with a body length of 75 to 95 cm. It is characterized by its dark brown or…
Fun FactsGood evening, everyone! Let me introduce you to the modest yet beautiful Common Sandpiper! The Common Sandpiper is a small bird, about 20cm in length, adorned with grey-brown and white feathers. The contrast between the white and grey-brown is a key to identifying them. Also, the white wing bars visible during flight are beautiful, and…
Fun FactsHello, everyone! Today, I have a little topic to share with you. It’s about the Harlequin duck, which reminds us of the beautiful sky at dawn. The Harlequin duck has a body length of 38 to 46 cm. During the breeding season, the male Harlequin duck wears a plumage of dark blue or blue-black, accented…
Fun FactsHello! Have you ever encountered a vividly green bird in urban parks or residential areas? This bird hails from distant lands and is known as the Rose-ringed Parakeet. But why has this parakeet adapted to urban life? Today, let’s talk about this somewhat mysterious visitor. With a body length of about 40 cm, it is…
Fun FactsHello! What image comes to mind when you hear “Crested Ibis”? This bird, once feared to be extinct, has made a miraculous comeback through human efforts! The story of the Crested Ibis is like something out of a movie. Let’s take a closer look at the Crested Ibis! The Crested Ibis is a large bird,…
Fun FactsHello, everyone! Swallows have already been spotted in Japan, haven’t they? Seeing swallows fluttering in the spring sky excites us that the end of winter and warm days are starting. But, there are many secrets about these adorable swallows that are surprisingly unknown. Swallows are migratory birds, with about 80 species worldwide. Five species visit…
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