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.
Fly back to Japan in spring from Southeast Asia where they spent winter. Live in bright forests from flatlands to mountains and most of them live alone except breeding season. Rest on a branch to target a prey and catch it in the air. And back to the same branch and eat it. Have a habit of repeating this action. The breeding season is from late May to late June. Male chirp sounding like “ci jyo ci ci ci”. Build a nest on thick horizontal branch and lay four to five eggs in a season. Stick barks to the exterior of a nest with spider’s thread and create a knot-like object to blend into the background. After nestling in October, move down to place to live in winter and often seen at parks in cities.
●Body Length about 13 cm
●Season April to October (Summer bird, fly to one area from spring to summer for breeding and fly back to southern areas in autumn.)
●Body Length about 13 cm
●Season April to October (Summer bird, fly to one area from spring to summer for breeding and fly back to southern areas in autumn.)