



Tarsiger cyanurus
The Red-flanked Bluetail is a small, colorful bird with bright blue wings and a lovely orange belly. It loves to hop around in the bushes and sing sweet songs in the forest.
Habitat: Forests
The Red-flanked Bluetail male has a striking bright blue tail, rump, and upperparts, with a black mask and vibrant orange flanks. Its belly is white, contrasting sharply with the rich colors, while females are duller olive-brown with blue tails.




Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
During winter, these birds travel from chilly forests to warmer, subtropical lands.
Its bright blue feathers are so vivid, they seem to glow in the shady forest!
Red-flanked Bluetails often nest in tree hollows or old stumps, keeping their eggs safe.
This small bird loves to hop around on the ground, flicking its tail as it searches for food.
Red-flanked Bluetail can migrate thousands of kilometers because of its incredible endurance and innate navigational skills.
Red-flanked Bluetail has keen eyesight and quick reflexes that help them snatch tiny insects from the air or ground.
Red-flanked Bluetail can produce a beautiful, complex song because of its specialized vocal cords, used for attracting mates.
This little bird mostly eats insects and spiders, but enjoys some berries too!
Formica rufa
A primary food source.
Sambucus racemosa
Provides crucial winter berries.
Accipiter nisus
A common aerial predator.

Mustela erminea
Hunts eggs and young in nests.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don’t scare them away.
Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.
13-15 cm
20-24 cm
0.011-0.018 kg
2-5 years
40 km/h
This little bird mostly eats insects and spiders, but enjoys some berries too!
Forests
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Kanagawa, JP
You might spot Sawtooth Oak, Japanese Iris, and Common Kingfisher.
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Kanagawa, JP
You might spot Long-Tailed Tit, Hawfinch, and Red-Flanked Bluetail.
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Tokyo, JP
You might spot Sawtooth Oak, Japanese Maple, and Red-Flanked Bluetail.
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