日本の鳥 ぬり絵

Japanese Birds

Coloring Book

Samples & Explanations

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1. Red-crowned Crane (tanchō)

The red-crowned crane is a bird that symbolizes Japan, and is especially ​famous for its habitat in the Kushiro Marshlands in Hokkaido. It is about ​1.4 meters long, and features a white body and a red crown. It has been ​considered an auspicious bird since ancient times, and is loved as a ​symbol of longevity and happiness.

2. Mandarin duck (Oshidoko)

Mandarin ducks are water birds with colorful feathers, and the males are ​particularly known for their vivid patterns. They are known as the origin ​of the phrase "lovebirds," but in reality, they do not pair up outside of ​breeding season and often separate.

3. Rock Ptarmigan (Raicho)

The Rock Ptarmigan (Raicho) is a bird that lives in high mountain areas ​such as the Northern Alps, and is a special natural monument of Japan. ​In summer, its brown feathers provide protection, and in winter, its ​feathers turn white and blend in with the snow. In Japan, it is known as ​the "Raicho" and is said to be a messenger of the thunder god.

4. Pheasant (kiji)

The pheasant (kiji) is Japan's national bird, with males having bright ​green or red feathers and females having dull brown feathers. They have ​a distinctive cry that sounds like "keen," and are considered a symbol of ​earthquake prediction because they cry before an earthquake. They also ​appear in the Kojiki and Momotaro.

5. Varied Tit (yamagara)

The Varied Tit (yamagara) is a small, colorful bird with an orange chest ​and black head that lives in mountain forests throughout Japan. It is ​known for its dexterity in cracking open and eating the fruit of the ​Japanese snowbell tree, and in the past, it was even trained to perform ​the trick of drawing fortunes.

6. Blue-and-white flycatcher (oo Ruri)

The Blue-and-White Flycatcher (oo Ruri) is a summer bird in Japan, and ​males are known for their beautiful sapphire-colored feathers and clear ​cries. They live in mountain forests and are also known as the "jewel of ​the forest." They are migratory birds that migrate to Southeast Asia in ​the winter. Females are brown and have a plain appearance.

7. Jade Kingfisher (Kawasemi)

The jade kingfisher (Kawasemi) is a bird with beautiful blue and orange ​feathers, known as the "jewel of mountain streams." It lives near water ​and is known for diving into the water to catch small fish. It has ​amazing hunting skills, flying at high speeds and catching prey with ​precision.

8. Blakiston's fish owl (Shima fukurō)

The Blakiston's Fish Owl (Shima fukurō) is the largest owl in Japan and ​lives especially in the forests of Hokkaido. It is a rare owl with a ​wingspan of over 2 meters and mainly feeds on fish. It is designated as ​an endangered species, and there is an urgent need to protect the natural ​environment. In Ainu culture, it is considered a sacred bird.

9. Red Kingfisher （Akashōbin）

The ruddy kingfisher （Akashōbin） is a member of the kingfisher family ​with a vibrant reddish brown body and is also known as the "firebird." It ​is known for its unique, beautiful cry of "kyorororo...". It migrates to ​Japan in the summer and lives in wetlands and forests, where it mainly ​preys on frogs and small fish.

10. Brown-eared Bulbul (Hiyodori)

The brown-eared bulbul (Hiyodori) is a medium-sized bird that lives ​throughout Japan, and its name comes from its grey body and its ​distinctive cry of "hee-yo, hee-yo." It likes fruit and nectar, and is often ​seen gathering around camellia and cherry blossoms. It is a familiar bird ​that can be seen even in urban areas.

11. Black-backed Wagtail （Segurosekirei）

The Japanese Wagtail （Segurosekirei） is a member of the Wagtail family ​native to Japan, characterized by its black and white body coloring and ​long tail. It lives near water and in urban areas, and is popular for its ​unique, cute tail-waving movements. It has a strong sense of territory ​and is often seen chasing away other birds.

12. Japanese bush warbler (uguisu)

The Japanese bush warbler (uguisu) is a representative Japanese bird ​known for its beautiful song "hohokekkyo." Its appearance is a dull ​brown-green color, and it is hard to find because it lives hidden in the ​bushes. It is loved as a bird that heralds the arrival of spring, and this is ​also the origin of the name "uguisu-iro" (warbling warbler color).