Amami Thrush

オオトラツグミ · Ootoratsugumi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: May 19, 1971
Prefectures: Kagoshima
Scientific name: Zoothera major

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

About the Amami Thrush

One of Japan's largest thrushes, yellow-brown with black scalloping, known for whistle-like calls at night. It lives in forests of Amami-Oshima and nearby islands, and its narrow range and small numbers make it a protected Natural Monument.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Amami Thrush is a National Natural Monument of Japan (Kagoshima). One of Japan's largest thrushes, yellow-brown with black scalloping, known for…

The Amami Thrush is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Kagoshima.

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.