Hello, readers of Torimame. Today, let’s talk about the ‘Little Gull,’ a bird with an almost mythical charm. As its name suggests, the Little Gull is a small, adorable seagull. The Little Gull, measuring about 25 to 30 cm in length, ranks among the smallest of seagulls. In comparison to the Black-headed Gull, it is…

Hello, everyone! Today, let’s talk about a bird with a rather unusual beak, the “Common Crossbill.” The Common Crossbill is slightly larger than a sparrow, measuring about 18 cm in length. Particularly, the males are brightly red, while the females are a more subdued olive color. The most striking feature of the Common Crossbill is…

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Hello, everyone! Today, let’s have a leisurely chat about the Japanese Green Woodpecker, a bird that’s close to our everyday lives. I hope you’ll enjoy discovering the charm of this little bird, which you might spot while walking through the woods. The Japanese Green Woodpecker is about 29 cm long, larger than a sparrow but…

Hello, everyone. The heartwarming call of the Japanese Bush Warbler, “Ho-hokekyo”. Are you familiar with the charm of this little bird? In some part of Japan, it quietly resonates its beautiful voice. Did you know the Japanese Bush Warbler is actually about the size of a sparrow? The male is about 16 cm, and the…

Hello, everyone! Today, let’s peek into the wonderful world of the short-tailed Albatross, the largest seabird in the Northern Hemisphere. This bird, with its large wings, is truly marvelous and watching it can be very soothing. First, let’s talk about the size of the short-tailed Albatross. It has an overall length of about 100cm and…

Hello, everyone! Are you familiar with the black and white bird that heralds the arrival of winter, the Smew, also affectionately known as the “Panda Duck”? This bird, with its adorable appearance, captivates many people. In Japan, the Smew is cherished as a “winter bird”, frequently seen during this season. The nickname “Panda Duck” comes…

Hello, everyone! As the chill of winter sets in, a small guest arrives to grace our presence. It’s the Eurasian Siskin, a little smaller than a sparrow and decked in lemon yellow. This tiny bird measures about 12 cm in length. The males, in particular, boast a vivid lemon yellow plumage, resembling little suns. The…

Hello, readers! Today, let’s talk about a rather unique bird, the Short-eared Owl. The Short-eared Owl is a medium-sized owl, slightly larger than a pigeon, measuring about 38 to 40 cm in length. It has a distinctive appearance with a pale face, light brown belly, and brown vertical stripes. These stripes act as excellent camouflage,…

Hello, everyone! Today, let’s talk about the “Eurasian Bullfinch,” a bird familiar to many in Japan for its charming appearance and distinctive call. The Eurasian Bullfinch is a slightly larger bird than the sparrow, measuring about 15 cm in length. Its body is primarily grey, with a black head, wings, and tail. The male’s throat…

Hello, everyone! Today, let’s talk about the adorable Black-headed Gull, a bird that adorns Tokyo’s winter skies and is also famous as a symbol of Tokyo. As its name suggests, the Black-headed Gull has a white body with a soft grey back. Particularly striking are its vivid red beak and legs. This bird is relatively…