Mitake Bird Breeding Ground

御岳鳥類繁殖地 · Mitakechouruihanshokuchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: June 20, 1972
Location: 長崎県対馬市上県町
Prefectures: Nagasaki
Scientific name: Pitta nympha, Turdus obscurus

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

About the Fairy Pitta

A beautiful migratory bird with red, blue and green plumage, arriving in summer to breed in shaded forests such as those in Kochi and feeding on earthworms on the ground. It is endangered in Japan, and breeding sites in Kochi and Nagasaki are protected.

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About the Eyebrowed Thrush

A thrush with a white eyebrow stripe that passes through Japan during spring and autumn migration. Mt. Ontake in Nagasaki is known as a forest used by birds for breeding and migration and is a Natural Monument.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Mitake Bird Breeding Ground is a National Natural Monument of Japan (長崎県対馬市上県町). A beautiful migratory bird with red, blue and green plumage,…

The designated site is in 長崎県対馬市上県町.

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.