What is japans national bird?

Japan's national bird is the Green pheasant (Phasianus versicolor), also known as the Japanese green pheasant. It is a large bird, with males measuring up to 90 cm in length and females measuring up to 60 cm in length. The males have a bright green head and neck with purple and bronze feathers on their wings and upper back, while the females are smaller and predominantly brown with some white spots.

The Green pheasant is found in forests, grasslands, and fields throughout Japan, and is known for its distinctive crowing call, which can be heard from far distances. They feed mainly on seeds, nuts, insects, and small mammals.

In Japanese culture, the Green pheasant is seen as a symbol of strength, power, and good fortune. It has also been featured on Japanese postage stamps and coins. However, due to habitat loss and hunting, the Green pheasant population has declined in recent years, and it is now listed as a Near Threatened species. Conservation efforts are being made to protect this important national bird.