Miejima House Martin Habitat

見江島いわつばめ棲息地 · Miejimaiwatsubameseisokuchi

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: September 12, 1963
Location: 三重県度会郡南伊勢町
Prefectures: Mie
Scientific name: Delichon dasypus

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

About the Asian House Martin

The Asian house martin is a small swallow with a white rump and short tail, building colonial mud nests on cliffs, bridges and building walls. It catches insects in flight. A breeding site on Mie's Mie Island and a wintering site in Nara are designated Natural Monuments.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Miejima House Martin Habitat is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (三重県度会郡南伊勢町). The Asian house martin is a small swallow with a white rump…

The designated site is in 三重県度会郡南伊勢町.

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.