Aobayama

青葉山 · Aobayama

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: July 11, 1972
Location: 宮城県仙台市青葉区荒巻
Prefectures: Miyagi
Scientific name: Falco tinnunculus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Common Kestrel

The Common Kestrel is a small falcon about the size of a pigeon. It hovers in place on beating wings while searching the ground for rodents and insects. In central and northern Honshu it sometimes breeds colonially on cliff ledges and in holes, and such breeding sites have been designated as Natural Monuments.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Aobayama is a National Natural Monument of Japan (宮城県仙台市青葉区荒巻). The Common Kestrel is a small falcon about the size of a pigeon. It hovers in place…

The designated site is in 宮城県仙台市青葉区荒巻.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.