Category: Birds

Kakapo

2023-09-19By matsukawaharuna

Do you know the creature called “Kakapo,” also known as the “owl parrot”? It is said to be the only parrot in the world that cannot fly.
It’s strange that it’s a parrot but can’t fly. The Kakapo has many rare ecological characteristics. It is also an endangered species and is protected.
The Kakapo has a friendly personality and even shows courtship behavior towards humans. However, it is a difficult animal to see, so not many people know about it.
Let’s explore the charm of the Kakapo together!

Sparrow

2023-09-19By Hayakawa

Speaking of the most familiar bird in Japan, many people may think of sparrows. Along with crows and pigeons, sparrows are a bird species that live in large numbers in Japan. Its petite body is very adorable, and some people may find it “cute”.
However, despite being such a familiar bird, there are many things that are not generally known.
This time, let’s take a look at the unknown ecology of a familiar bird, the sparrow.

Kingfisher

2023-09-19By Hayakawa

Kingfishers are birds that are familiar to us humans and can be observed in the human sphere of life. Unlike sparrows and crows, kingfishers with a bright body are also popular birds among connoisseurs.
Did you know that such kingfishers are actually deeply related to the gemstone jade? Did you know that although it has a bright blue body, it is not actually blue?
In this article, I would like to approach the further charm of kingfishers.

Quail

2023-09-19By Hayakawa

Have you ever seen a small egg in Chinese food or something like that? And do you know the name of the bird that lays its little eggs?
Significantly smaller than chicken eggs, these eggs are laid by the bird “quail”, which is a member of the pheasant family.
Some of you may have seen quail eggs but don’t know much about quail, or have never seen them.
What features and secrets quails have, let’s peek into the quail world together in this article.

Common Hill Myna

2023-09-19By Hayakawa

A bird famous for chatting by skillfully imitating people’s words, the common hill myna.
In the past, the common hill myna was a very common small bird that was bred in many households along with parakeets and java sparrow.
However, due to certain circumstances, capture was prohibited, and now it is almost impossible to see it.
Let’s take a peek at what kind of characteristics and history such a common hill myna has in this article!

Chicken

2023-09-13By matsukawaharuna

The chicken is probably the most familiar bird to modern humans.
Some people may argue that sparrows or crows are more familiar. Indeed, in the city, sparrows and crows are more commonly seen than chickens.
However, if you think about your diet, you may find that you eat chicken eggs and meat more often than not. Despite the fact that chickens are so familiar, most people do not know much about their ecology.
So this time, let’s learn together about the ecology of chickens.

Shoebill

2023-09-13By Hayakawa

Shoebill is famous as a “bird that does not move”. It is characterized by a large beak and crisp sharp eyes.
His personality is rough, but he also has a cute side that is spoiled by the keepers.
Because of the gap between its appearance and its appearance, some people become captivated by shoebills.
Let’s explore in detail together so that more people can know the charm of shoebill!

Black-tailed Gull

2023-09-13By Hayakawa

Do you know about the black-tailed gull, a member of the gull family that mainly inhabits the seaside?
The biggest feature of black-tailed gulls is that they make a characteristic sound like a cat called “myao”.
However, many people may not know much about their ecology other than their cries.
Let’s take a closer look at the characteristics and secrets of black-tailed gulls, which represent Japan’s gull family, in this article!

Penguin

2023-09-13By matsukawaharuna

The popular penguin at the aquarium is the one that walks flapping its wings and feet.
Penguins are often used as motifs for stuffed animals and characters because of their adorable appearance. There are many mysteries hidden in these penguins!
“What are penguin legs like?” “What kind of personality do penguins have?” Why don’t we take a peek at the secrets of penguins to solve these questions together?

Hawk

2023-09-05By matsukawaharuna

Hawks and eagles are called the kings of the sky because their flying posture is so elegant that everyone is captivated.
For humans who cannot fly, birds are often treated as symbols of freedom, and raptors such as hawks are particularly attractive because of their strength. Their appearance of attacking from the sky with strong claws and beaks is truly that of a hunter.
What kind of life do hawks usually lead? Let’s take a look at the ecology of hawks together.