Places and times seen in Munakata city

In Munakata, it is a traveling bird that is rarely observed in the islands during the spring / autumn period (around May and October). There are few opportunities to see on the mainland.

Characteristic

The total length is 13mm, which is smaller than the sparrow.
Males have a black face on the forehead and upper body, and small white spots behind the eyes. Part of the rain cover, three rows of winds, the outer edge of part of the next row of winds, the white leaf of the outer tail feathers, and orange from the chin to the belly. The lower tail belly is white.
Females are olive brown from the head to the top of the body, and the tail base is not white. The jaw and abdomen are pale orange-brown with no vitiligo behind the eyes.

Habit

Fly from the plain to the forest of the forest. Prey on insects and spiders on tree trunks and branches, and eat nuts during the autumn migration. Fly catches, but not as often as other mosses.
Cries with a “hi” and sang “Phi Phi Phi Puri”.

distribution

It is a traveling bird and is observed almost all over the country. In particular, many are recorded on islands on the Sea of Japan side. The same is true for Munakata. It is said that it is often observed during the autumn migration period compared to the spring migration period.

Other

The name of Mugimaki is said to be derived from the fact that it appears around the autumn wheat.