A Wild Bird in November
Mugimaki Flycatcher
Ficedula mugimaki


photo Takushi Yano


photo Takushi Yano

This rare migratory bird can be seen during the wheat sowing season.
It resembles a Narcissus flycatcher, but can be easily distinguished by its short white streak above and behind eye.
It is a very popular bird, but it is difficult to see.
During the autumn migration season, it gathers around the berries of Euonymus fortunei, giant dogwood, and Japanese Prickly-ash so if you look for these berries, you may have a slightly higher chance of spotting it.

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