Fly back to Japan in autumn from Sieberia to spent winter. Orange color on chest and shoulder is distinct. Found in forests and croplands in mountains and especially at paddy fields after the harvest. During daytime, are in a small group and go back to roost with the group. Often see them returning to their roost in late afternoon from autumn to winter. Are able to hang upside down from branches and feed on nuts of trees including pilea hamaoiand Japanese rowan and also jump on the ground to feed on insects and seeds of plants. Fly to open area with a group and hunt for preys and go to different area and do the same. This is repeated many times. In spring, it become smaller groups and fly to north for breeding ground in mid May.

●Body Length　　about 16 cm
●Season　　October to May (Winter bird, fly to Japan in autumn and spend winter and fly away in spring.)