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 near waterside and also in croplands, paddy fields and ponds at parks in cities. The body color for male and female is almost the same and white face with distinct black eye stripe. The color on the back turns yellow in summer and white and black contrast is striking. Swing tail up and own and walk around by moving foot alternately with quick pace. Feed on earthworms and insects on the ground and in water and sometimes catch insects in the air. Tweet with soft voice and chirp “chu i lee”. Have a strong sense of territory and often fight with grey wagtail and Japanese wagtail. The breeding season is from April to July. Build a cup-shaped nest with fallen leaves at the root of plants and under ceilings and lay five to six eggs in a season.
●Body Length about 21 cm
●Season January to December (resident bird, bird that stay in the same area all year round, and wandering bird, bird that have different areas for breeding and spending winter)
●Body Length about 21 cm
●Season January to December (resident bird, bird that stay in the same area all year round, and wandering bird, bird that have different areas for breeding and spending winter)