Hello, everyone! Let’s talk about the “Common Moorhen,” a bird that stands out in waterside landscapes with its striking red beak. Let’s delve into the world of this beautiful creature. The Common Moorhen, a member of the Rallidae family in the order Gruiformes, is about the size of a pigeon, measuring 30-35 cm in length….

Hello, everyone! Nature in Japan is full of small wonders, and among them, the Goldcrest is particularly endearing. This tiny bird measures only about 10 cm in body length and spans roughly 15 cm when its wings are open. Weighing a mere 3 to 5 grams, it’s one of the smallest birds around. Its most…

Hello, everyone! Today, I’d like to talk about a small bird hiding in nature close to us, the Black-faced Bunting. The Black-faced Bunting is about 16cm in length, slightly larger than a sparrow. Its body is covered with brown feathers, characterized by black vertical stripes. What’s more, the male’s yellow-green head is striking. On the…

Hello everyone! Small adventurers descend from the sky. They are known as Bramblings. These birds come from distant lands to spend the winter in Japan. Bramblings are winter birds with a total length of 16cm and an attractive appearance. Particularly, the males are very colorful, with a black head, orange chest, and white belly. When…

Hello! As the cold winter days continue, how is everyone doing? A winter icon in the northern lands is the “Whooper Swan.” Today, let’s delve into the charm of this magnificent bird! Firstly, its size is astounding. The Whooper Swan can reach a body length of about 140 cm, and when it spreads its wings,…

Hello, everyone! Today, I have a bit of spicy trivia to share with you. Do you like spicy foods? When humans eat chili peppers, they go “Phew!” However, birds don’t feel any spiciness at all. The essence of spiciness is a component called “capsaicin.” This capsaicin reacts with certain receptors on our tongue, causing the…

Hello everyone! The 6th and 7th installments of the “Torimame” LINE stickers have finally arrived! Just like the previous series, these stickers will surely add a bit of fun and humor to your everyday conversations! The wild birds of Tori Mame will make your messages even more special. So, search for “Torimame” in the LINE…

Hello, everyone! Today, I’m going to introduce you to a giant bird that quietly lives in the wetlands of Africa, the “Shoebill.” It’s filled with a mysterious charm in both its appearance and ecology! The Shoebill is known for inhabiting the wetlands of East to Central Africa. Its appearance is almost reminiscent of a dinosaur….

Hello everyone! Today, I’d like to talk a bit about the Eastern Buzzard, a bird often seen soaring in the sky, closer to us than we might think. The Eastern Buzzard, with a body length of 50-60 cm, can be likened to a crow-sized hawk. While it appears similar to the Black Kite, it’s actually…

Have you ever come across a small bird shimmering with a yellow belly while walking along the river? It could very well be a Grey Wagtail. The Grey Wagtail is known for its vivid yellow belly, true to its name. This small bird, belonging to the Wagtail family of the Passeriformes order, measures about 20…

Hello, everyone! Have you ever seen a Eurasian Nuthatch? This bird is not just any ordinary small bird! The Eurasian Nuthatch is about 13.5cm long, roughly the size of a sparrow. Its body is colored with blue-grey on the back and white on the belly, with orange flanks. Particularly striking is the black line that…

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…