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.
Is the largest thrush live in Japan. Each feather has black edged yellow and the entire wing resembling patterns like tigers, hence the Japanese name tora-tsugumi literally meaning tiger thrush. Always live in dark forests and walk and jump around to flip fallen leaves upside down and hunt for insects, earthworms and snails. When sensing dangers, rest on tree branches and stand still. Chirp like whistles around midnight. The breeding season is from April to July. Build a nest with moss and pine leaves on a crotch of tree. Lay four to five eggs in a season.
●Body Length about 30 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 30 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)