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The Chinese Bamboo Partridge: The Charm of a Familiar Wild Bird

2024/08/01

Hello, everyone! The owner of that voice is actually a very charming bird, the Chinese Bamboo Partridge. Learning about this bird might add a new layer of enjoyment to your nature experiences! The Chinese Bamboo Partridge measures about 27 cm in length. It has a greyish eyebrow-like pattern extending from its head above its eyes,…

The Oriental Honey-Buzzard: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Hawk that Eats Bees

2024/07/24

Have you ever heard of the Oriental honey-buzzard? This fascinating bird is a member of the hawk family and primarily feeds on bees. Let’s delve into the life and characteristics of this unique bird! The Oriental honey-buzzard measures about 57-61 cm in length, with females being slightly larger than males. Compared to other birds of…

Birds Don’t Sweat? Surprising Methods of Temperature Regulation!

2024/07/23

Hello, everyone! Today, let’s talk about how birds regulate their body temperature. It’s something we don’t usually think about, but birds have quite unique ways of managing their temperature. We humans sweat to cool down when it gets hot or when we exercise. However, birds don’t have sweat glands, so they can’t sweat like we…

Little Tern: The Aerial Diver of Summer!

2024/07/22

Hello, everyone! Have you heard of the Little Tern? Today, I’d like to talk about this charming summer bird. The Little Tern measures about 24 cm in length, similar to a thrush or a bulbul. In its summer plumage, it features a black head with a white forehead, throat, and belly, while the rest of…

Listen to the Call of the Oriental Reed Warbler

2024/07/21

Hello, everyone! Today, let’s dive into some fascinating facts about the Oriental Reed Warbler, a bird that graces the reeds around rivers and lakes with its loud and distinctive “gyo-gyo-shi, gyo-gyo-shi” song during the summer in Japan. The Oriental Reed Warbler is slightly larger than a sparrow, with males measuring 17-19 cm in length and…

The Dollarbird! The Forest Jewel, Shining Summer Visitor

2024/07/20

Hello everyone! Have you ever heard of the beautiful migratory bird that comes to Japan in the summer, the Dollarbird? It’s actually a very fascinating bird. The Dollarbird is a medium-sized bird, about 30 cm in length. Both males and females have the same coloring. Their head is a dark brown, their tail is black,…

The Oriental Scops Owl, Japan’s Smallest Owl

2024/07/19

Hello! Today, I’d like to talk about Japan’s smallest owl, the Oriental Scops Owl. This adorable bird has some very interesting characteristics. The Oriental Scops Owl is about 20 cm in length, making it the smallest owl in Japan! It has a camouflage coloration of mixed brown and gray. Its eyes are large and bright…

The Japanese Robin: One of Japan’s Three Famed Songbirds

2024/07/18

Hello everyone! Today, I’d like to talk about an interesting bird. Have you ever heard of the “Japanese robin,” one of Japan’s three famed songbirds along with the bush warbler and the blue-and-white flycatcher? This bird is small and absolutely adorable. The Japanese robin is a small bird, about 13.5 to 14 cm in length,…

Cleaving the Water and Digging the Ground: The Streaked Shearwate

2024/07/17

Hello everyone! Today, I would like to talk about the summer bird, the Streaked Shearwater. The Streaked Shearwater is a large bird, measuring about 48 cm in length and with a wingspan reaching up to 120 cm. It resembles seagulls and black-tailed gulls, but its long, slender wings in flight are distinctive. The upper part…

The Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo: Identified by Its Yellow Crest!

2024/07/16

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Adorable White Waist and Legs of the House Swallow!

2024/07/15

Hello everyone! Today, let’s talk about the House Swallow, which boasts a charming white waist and cute white legs. The House Swallow is 13-15 cm in length, featuring a striking black and white two-tone color. Although it resembles the Barn Swallow, there are a few differences. The House Swallow’s tail feathers are not V-shaped like…

Japanese Paradise Flycatcher: The Long-Tailed Charmer

2024/05/21

Hello everyone! As summer arrives, a beautiful migratory bird, the Japanese Paradise Flycatcher, comes to Japan. With its unique call and captivating appearance, it enchants many people. Today, I’d like to introduce you to this fascinating bird! The male Japanese Paradise Flycatcher is renowned for its long tail feathers, which can grow up to three…

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