Hello everyone! Today, let’s talk about the Varied Tit, a bird as small as a sparrow that captivates many with its intelligence and charm. The Varied Tit is about 14 centimeters in total length, yet it boasts a two-toned color on its head with white (or yellow) and black, and charming white spots on both…

Hello, everyone! Today, on “Torimame,” we’re excited to introduce you to a highly unique and beautiful bird, the Crested Kingfisher. True to its name, this bird resides in mountain streams, lakes, and ponds, and is renowned for its dynamic hunting techniques. First off, its appearance is quite unique! With its long, messy crest feathers resembling…

Are you familiar with the kingfisher, a bird that captures our attention with its vivid aqua blue plumage? Classified under the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae, the kingfisher is about the size of a sparrow, with a body length of approximately 17cm. Often referred to as the “jewel of the waterside” due to its…

Sparrows are a familiar presence and a bird we often encounter. Their small bodies and round shapes are truly adorable! They are approximately 15 cm in length and weigh between 18 to 30 grams. You can spot them almost anywhere in Japan, although it is said that they are not found in the Ogasawara Islands….

A friend sent me a message along with a single image. “The river has been taken over by herons. Is it common for them to gather in such high density?” I was astonished when I looked at the picture! Indeed, a large number of herons were gathered along the riverbank. In fact, herons, particularly the…

Hello everyone! Today, I would like to talk about the Japanese White-eye, a small bird that is close to us, yet there are many things about it that we surprisingly do not know. The Japanese White-eye is called ‘Mejiro’ in Japanese, which translates to ‘white-eye’ in English, because of the distinctive white ring around its…

Torimame The origin of the name of this site is a coined word combining ‘tori,’ meaning wild birds, and ‘mame,’ meaning small bits of knowledge like beans. Mamejirou On this site, Mamejirou introduces interesting trivia about different types of wild birds and their ecology, and suggests ways to enjoy bird watching. Additionally, he actively participates…