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…

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…

Red Light, Green Light! The Dusky Thrush Takes a Brief Pause #Torimame #Wildbird

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…