Japanese Bush Warbler
Japanese Name
うぐいす
uguisu
Description
- The Japanese bush warbler is a small bird famous for its beautiful song.
- It is often called a symbol of spring in Japan.
- Its feathers are usually olive-green or brown.
- The bird is shy and hides deep in bushes and forests.
- It mainly eats insects and small berries.
- The warbler’s singing is clear and melodious.
- People often hear the sound before seeing the bird.
- Its song makes many people feel the arrival of a new season.
History
- The bush warbler has been loved in Japan for over a thousand years.
- It often appears in classical Japanese poems called waka and haiku.
- Ancient people believed its song brought good luck.
- During the Edo period, its voice became a symbol of early spring.
- Some people even kept warblers as singing pets.
- The bird was often painted in traditional Japanese art.
- Today, it is still closely connected to Japanese culture.
- The bush warbler remains a beloved seasonal symbol in Japan.
