One of great attraction of Mt. Takao is to be able to observe all kinds of birds. Its number is almost 150 kinds which is one third of the species confirmed in all over Japan. Mt. Takao is the paradise for birds and one of the best place for bird watching. Various kinds of birds and its lifestyle could be observed including summer birds come in spring time, winter birds come from the higher altitude and hearing beautiful bird songs during breeding season.
Live in clear streams in mountains. Although there is a word “crow” in the Japanese name but they are not closely related species. Live alone except breeding season and hold territory. Fly close to the water surface while chirping “pi”. Rest on rocks or driftwoods with their wings half-opened and tails moving upward and downward repeatedly. Have short and dumpy body with thick legs. Walk in the water and progress like swimming towards upsteam and hunt for aquatic insects including trichoptera or plecoptera and small fish. The breeding season is from Feburary to June, earlier than other species. Build a nest with moss at short falls or dips between rocks in a dam. Lay four to six eggs in a season.
●Body Length about 22 cm
●Season January to December (resident bird, bird that stay in the same area all year round.)
●Body Length about 22 cm
●Season January to December (resident bird, bird that stay in the same area all year round.)