Hello everyone! Have you ever heard of the Eurasian coot? This bird, with its stylish appearance and unique ecology, quietly goes about its life in nature close to us. The Eurasian coot, larger than its relative the moorhen, can reach a length of about 39 cm. Its most striking feature is its coloration. The body…

Hello, everyone! Along the seaside and riverbanks, you might encounter two birds, the Great Cormorant and the Japanese Cormorant. They seem similar but have some subtle differences. Let’s talk about how to distinguish them. The Great Cormorant is about 81cm long. It’s a large, black waterbird living leisurely in rivers and lakes. These birds nest…

Have you ever paid attention to the small birds you see along riversides during your walks? Today, let’s talk about a little discovery hidden in these everyday moments, focusing on the particularly charming Japanese Wagtail. Belonging to the Wagtail family in the Passerine order, the Japanese Wagtail is about 21cm in length. Both males and…

Hello, everyone! Today, let’s talk about that big white bird, the stork. You might have heard its name at least once. The stork is a large bird, reaching about 115 cm in body length. When its wings are spread, they can span about 2 meters, and its characteristic shining white feathers are quite striking. The…

Hello, everyone! Today, let’s talk about the delightful Long-billed plover, a small bird whose presence is much larger than its size! The Long-billed plover is a small bird of the plover family, measuring about 21cm in length. Its most distinctive features are its long legs and long black beak. The black lines on its forehead…

Hello! Are you familiar with the Little Grebe? This adorable water bird is the smallest in the Grebe family found in Japan, measuring just 26cm in length. It is often mistaken for a baby duck. In the Kanto region, it’s a resident bird that can be seen all year round. Both male and female Little…

Hello, everyone! Are you familiar with the bird known as the “Northern Cardinal”? The Northern Cardinal is a bird about 21cm long. Let’s start with its appearance. Male Northern Cardinals are brightly red, while females have a brown body with red-tinted crown feathers, wings, and tail feathers. As males age, their redness intensifies. Interestingly, the…

Hello, everyone! Let me introduce you to the “Japanese Crane,” deeply connected to Japan’s nature! Among Japan’s wild birds, the Japanese Crane is one of the largest, only breeding in Hokkaido. It has a body length of about 140cm and a wingspan of approximately 240cm, presenting a truly magnificent sight! Its body is almost entirely…

Hello! Are you familiar with the bird called the “Hawfinch”? Quietly swooping in, the adorable Hawfinch. This small bird, slightly larger than a sparrow, measures about 19cm in length. The male has a brownish head, gray ear feathers, and a thick, large, lead-colored beak, which turns flesh-colored in winter—a distinctive feature. In contrast, the female…

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…