CHECKLIST OF THE BIRDS OF JAPAN — NIHON NO YACHO CHEKKURISUTO
(Last updated: December 2024)
This checklist follows the International Ornithologists' Union's IOC World Bird List (version 14.2) as to order, taxonomy, and English & Latin nomenclature. Japanese names and subspecific identity (where known and not taxonomically superseded by IOC) for occurrence in Japan follow the Ornithological Society of Japan's Check-list of Japanese Birds (8th Revised Edition 2024) plus any updates; currently unaccepted records per OSJ's Appendix B are included. Any supplemental status and distribution is based on The Birds of Japan, Mark Brazil, Christopher Helm (London 1991), and Birds of Japan, Mark Brazil, Christopher Helm (London 2018).
Suggested corrections and updates are welcomed by the Ad Hoc Checklist Committee. For complementary information, please see Fer-Jan de Vries' An Unofficial Checklist of the Birds of Japan (1998). If you are a lister, please record, share and compare your sightings with BUBO Listing, where this is the official Japan checklist.
KEY
P = permanent resident or year-round visitor
S = summer visitor or breeder
W = winter visitor
M = spring or fall migrant/wanderer/transient
c = common to abundant (likely to be seen on every outing in appropriate habitat)
f = fairly common, not uncommon, or of irregular occurrence
u = uncommon (low density in habitat and not often seen) or of irregular occurrence
r = rare (probably present but in very small numbers) or occurs seldom
i = isolated populations (local; occurs in some appropriate habitat but not others)
acc = accidental (vagrant or straggler; out of normal range and few observations)
X = extinct or extirpated from Japan
F = feral (introduced and breeding)
E = endemic species
? = possible or suspect record(s)
U = presently unaccepted per OSJ Check-list, Appendix B (no clear published ID, taxonomic uncertainty, or of questionable origin)
* = footnote
Japanese names are entirely phonetic, but there are no diphthongs: each vowel is pronounced separately, including doubled vowels. Japanese vowels are as in fAther, skI, rUe, bEt, fOe.
(Last updated: December 2024)
This checklist follows the International Ornithologists' Union's IOC World Bird List (version 14.2) as to order, taxonomy, and English & Latin nomenclature. Japanese names and subspecific identity (where known and not taxonomically superseded by IOC) for occurrence in Japan follow the Ornithological Society of Japan's Check-list of Japanese Birds (8th Revised Edition 2024) plus any updates; currently unaccepted records per OSJ's Appendix B are included. Any supplemental status and distribution is based on The Birds of Japan, Mark Brazil, Christopher Helm (London 1991), and Birds of Japan, Mark Brazil, Christopher Helm (London 2018).
Suggested corrections and updates are welcomed by the Ad Hoc Checklist Committee. For complementary information, please see Fer-Jan de Vries' An Unofficial Checklist of the Birds of Japan (1998). If you are a lister, please record, share and compare your sightings with BUBO Listing, where this is the official Japan checklist.
KEY
P = permanent resident or year-round visitor
S = summer visitor or breeder
W = winter visitor
M = spring or fall migrant/wanderer/transient
c = common to abundant (likely to be seen on every outing in appropriate habitat)
f = fairly common, not uncommon, or of irregular occurrence
u = uncommon (low density in habitat and not often seen) or of irregular occurrence
r = rare (probably present but in very small numbers) or occurs seldom
i = isolated populations (local; occurs in some appropriate habitat but not others)
acc = accidental (vagrant or straggler; out of normal range and few observations)
X = extinct or extirpated from Japan
F = feral (introduced and breeding)
E = endemic species
? = possible or suspect record(s)
U = presently unaccepted per OSJ Check-list, Appendix B (no clear published ID, taxonomic uncertainty, or of questionable origin)
* = footnote
Japanese names are entirely phonetic, but there are no diphthongs: each vowel is pronounced separately, including doubled vowels. Japanese vowels are as in fAther, skI, rUe, bEt, fOe.
1 = Hokkaido and associated islands
2 = northern Honshu and associated islands (inc. Hegurajima), down to Jahn's Line or the Kanto Plain, roughly
3 = western Honshu and associated islands (inc. Tsushima and Izu Islands), from Jahn's Line south and west
4 = Kyushu, Shikoku and associated islands
5 = Nansei Shoto, from Tokara Islands to Yaeyama Islands
6 = eastern islands: Ogasawara and Iwo Islands
ANSERIFORMES
Kamo-ka, (Ducks, Geese and Swans), Anatidae
___, Ryukyu-gamo, (Lesser Whistling Duck), Dendrocygna javanica, acc5 (Okinawa 1963)
___, Koku-gan, (Brant Goose), Branta bernicla (ssp nigricans), uiW1-4; acc5
___, Ao-gan, (Red-breasted Goose), Branta ruficollis, acc; (2 records: Hokkaido Feb-Apr 2020, Miyagi, Oct 2019–Feb 2020)
___, Kanada-gan, (Canada Goose), Branta canadensis (ssp parvipes), acc1 (Introduced moffitti eradicated Dec 2015)
___, Shiju-kara-gan, (Cackling Goose), Branta hutchinsii (ssp leucopareia, minima, taverneri [U]), rW1-2; acc3-5
___, Indo-gan, (Bar-headed Goose), Anser indicus, acc2-5
___, Mikado-gan, (Emperor Goose), Anser canagicus, acc1-2 (Hokkaido Oct 2017; Miyagi Nov 1964–Feb 1965)
___, Haku-gan, (Snow Goose), Anser caerulescens (ssp caerulescens, atlanticus [U]), rW1-4
___, Haiiro-gan, (Greylag Goose), Anser anser (ssp rubirostris), rW1-5
___, Sakatsura-gan, (Swan Goose), Anser cygnoides, rW1-4; acc5
___, O-hishikui, (Taiga Bean Goose), Anser fabalis (ssp middendorffii), ciW1-4; acc5
___, Hishikui, (Tundra Bean Goose), Anser serrirostris (ssp rossicus, serrirostris), uiW1-4; acc5-6 (OSJ lists as ssp of A. fabalis)
___, Ma-gan, (Greater White-fronted Goose), Anser albifrons (ssp albifrons, gambelli [U]), ciW1-4; acc5-6
___, Karigane, (Lesser White-fronted Goose), Anser erythropus, rM1; rW2-5
___, Kokucho, (Black Swan), Cygnus atratus, Fi1-4
___, Kobu-hakucho, (Mute Swan), Cygnus olor, F ciP1-4 (old wild records)
___, Naki-hakucho, (Trumpeter Swan), Cygnus buccinator, acc1-2
___, Ko-hakucho, (Tundra Swan), Cygnus columbianus (ssp columbianus [Amerika-hakucho, Whistling Swan], bewickii), M1; ciW2; acc3-6
___, O-hakucho, (Whooper Swan), Cygnus cygnus, ciW1-4; acc5-6
___, Tsukushi-gamo, (Common Shelduck), Tadorna tadorna, acc1-3, 5; ciW4
___, Aka-tsukushi-gamo, (Ruddy Shelduck), Tadorna ferruginea, acc1-2, 5; rW3-4
X __, Kammuri-tsukushi-gamo, (Crested Shelduck), Tadorna cristata, (rW1-2) (last record Oct 1822)
___, Oshidori, (Mandarin Duck), Aix galericulata, uiS1-5; uiW2-5; acc6
___, Nankin-oshi, (Cotton Pygmy Goose), Nettapus coromandelianus (ssp coromandelianus), acc3-5
___, Tomoe-gamo, (Baikal Teal), Sibirionetta formosa, acc1, 6; uiW2-5
___, Shimaaji, (Garganey), Spatula querquedula, uMrW1-6
___, Mikazuki-shimaaji, (Blue-winged Teal), Spatula discors, acc3 (Aichi, Gifu Jan-Feb 1996)
___, Hashibiro-gamo, (Northern Shoveler), Spatula clypeata, fMW1-5; rW6
___, Oka-yoshi-gamo, (Gadwall), Mareca strepera (ssp strepera), uS1; fW2-4; r5-6
___, Yoshi-gamo, (Falcated Duck), Mareca falcata, fiS1; fW1-5
___, Hidori-gamo, (Eurasian Wigeon), Mareca penelope, cM1-2; ciW2-5; acc6
___, Amerika-hidori, (American Wigeon), Mareca americana, rW2-5
___, Akanodo-karugamo, (Philippine Duck), Anas luzonica, acc5 (Ikemajima Apr 2016; Yonagunijima Mar 1987, Apr 2005)
___, Karu-gamo, (Eastern Spot-billed Duck), Anas zonorhyncha, uS1, 6; cP2-5
___, Ma-gamo, (Mallard), Anas platyrhynchos (ssp platyrhynchos), fS1-2; cMW1-6
U__, Amerika-gamo, (American Black Duck), Anas rubripes, acc
___, Onaga-gamo, (Northern Pintail), Anas acuta, cW1-4; uW5-6
___, Ko-gamo, (Eurasian Teal), Anas crecca, cWrS1-5; uW6 (OSJ lumps this and A. carolinensis as Green-winged Teal, C. crecca ssp crecca,
carolinensis)
___, Amerika-ko-gamo, (Green-winged Teal), Anas carolinensis, accW1-6
___, Akahashi-hajiro, (Red-crested Pochard), Netta rufina, accW2-5
___, O-hoshi-hajiro, (Canvasback), Aythya valisineria, accW1-6
___, Amerika-hoshi-hajiro, (Redhead), Aythya americana, accW2 (Tokyo Jan 1985)
___, Hoshi-hajiro, (Common Pochard), Aythya ferina, rS1; cW1-4; rW6
___, Aka-hajiro, (Baer's Pochard), Aythya baeri, rW3-4; accW1-2, 5
___, Mejiro-gamo, (Ferruginous Duck), Aythya nyroca, accW1-5
___, Kubiwa-kinkuro, (Ring-necked Duck), Aythya collaris, accW1-4
___, Kinkuro-hajiro, (Tufted Duck), Aythya fuligula, cMW1-4; uW5-6
___, Suzu-gamo, (Greater Scaup), Aythya marila (ssp nearctica), cW1-4; uW5-6
___, Ko-suzu-gamo, (Lesser Scaup), Aythya affinis, accW1-5
___, Ko-kewata-gamo, (Steller's Eider), Polysticta stelleri, uiW1; accW2-3
___, Kewata-gamo, (King Eider), Somateria spectabilis, accW1-2
U__, Hon-kewata-gamo, (Common Eider), Somateria mollissima, accW1
___, Shinori-gamo, (Harlequin Duck), Histrionicus histrionicus, cW1-2; rW3-6
___, Aranami-kinkuro, (Surf Scoter), Melanitta perspicillata, accW1-2
U__, Yoroppa-birodo-kinkuro, (Velvet Scoter), Melanitta fusca, acc
___, Amerika-birodo-kinkuro, (White-winged Scoter), Melanitta deglandi, accW1-2 (Photographed Nemuro, Hokkaido 26 Feb 2012)
___, Birodo-kinkuro, (Stejneger's Scoter), Melanitta stejnegeri, cW1; rW2-4
___, Kuro-gamo, (Black Scoter), Melanitta americana, cW1; fW2; uW3-4; acc6
___, Kori-gamo, (Long-tailed Duck), Clangula hyemalis, cW1; uW2; acc3-4
___, Hime-hajiro, (Bufflehead), Bucephala albeola, accW1-2
___, Hojiro-gamo, (Common Goldeneye), Bucephala clangula (ssp clangula), fW1-2; uW3-4; acc5
U__, Kita-hojiro-gamo, (Barrow's Goldeneye), Bucephala islandica, acc2
___, Miko-aisa, (Smew), Mergellus albellus, fiW1-2; rW3-5
___, Ogi-aisa, (Hooded Merganser), Lophodytes cucullatus, acc (Hokkaido Jan-May 1997; Tottori Jan 2017)
___, Kawa-aisa, (Common Merganser), Mergus merganser (ssp merganser, orientalis), rS1; ciW1-2; uW3-4; acc5
___, Umi-aisa, (Red-breasted Merganser), Mergus serrator, fW1-2; uW3-4; acc5-6
___, Korai-aisa, (Scaly-sided Merganser), Mergus squamatus, accW1-5
GALLIFORMES
Hauzuraka, (New World Quail), Odontophoridae
___, Korin-uzura, (Northern Bobwhite), Colinus virginianus, F 2-4
Kiji-ka, (Pheasants and allies), Phasianidae
___, Ezo-raicho, (Hazel Grouse), Tetrastes bonasia (ssp vicinitas), uiP1
___, Raicho, (Rock Ptarmigan), Lagopus muta (ssp japonica), uiP2-3
___, Yamadori, (Copper Pheasant), Syrmaticus soemmerringii (ssp scintillans, subrufus, intermedius, soemmerringii, ijimae), F1; uP2-4
___, Tairiku-kiji, (Common Pheasant), Phasianus colchicus (ssp karpowi), FciP1-5
___, Kiji, (Green Pheasant), Phasianus versicolor (ssp robustipes, tohkaidi, tanensis, versicolor), fP2-4; F5-6
___, Indo-kujaku, (Indian Peafowl), Pavo cristatus, FPi5
___, Kojukei, (Chinese Bamboo Partridge), Bambusicola thoracicus, FcP2-4 (introduced Kanagawa 1919)
___, Tekkei, (Taiwan Bamboo Partridge), Bambusicola sonorivox, FP3-4 (introduced Kobe 1933)
___, Uzura, (Japanese Quail), Coturnix japonica, uiS1-2; uiMW2-5
CAPRIMULGIFORMES
Yotaka-ka, (Nightjars), Caprimulgidae
___, Yotaka, (Grey Nightjar), Caprimulgus jotaka (ssp jotaka), fiS1-4; rM5-6
U__,*Shiroago-yotaka, (Savanna Nightjar), Caprimulgus affinis, acc6 (Okinawa Jan 2024)
APODIFORMES
Amatsubame-ka, (Swifts), Apodidae
U__, Himaraya-anatsubame, (Himalayan Swiftlet), Aerodramus brevirostris, acc3-5
U__, Muji-anatsubame, (Uniform Swiftlet), Aerodramus vanikorensis, acc
U__, Jawa-anatsubame, (Edible-nest Swiftlet), Aerodramus fuciphagus germani, acc
___, Hario-amatsubame, (White-throated Needletail), Hirundapus caudacutus (ssp caudacutus), fS1-2; rM3-6
___, Kurobitai-hario-amatsubame, (Silver-backed Needletail), Hirundapus cochinchinensis, acc5
U__, Yoroppa-amatsubame, (Common Swift), Apus apus (ssp pekinensis), acc5
___, Amatsubame, (Pacific Swift), Apus pacificus (ssp pacificus, kanoi), ciS1-4; rM5-6 (OSJ retains old ssp name kurodae for kanoi)
___, Hime-amatsubame, (House Swift), Apus nipalensis (ssp nipalensis), uiP2-6 (OSJ lists as ssp kuntzi of Taiwan)
OTIDIFORMES
Nogan-ka, (Bustards), Otididae
___, Nogan, (Great Bustard), Otis tarda (ssp dybowskii), accW1-5
___, Hime-nogan, (Little Bustard), Tetrax tetrax, acc4 (Fukuoka Jan 1940, Oct 2011)
CUCULIFORMES
Kakko-ka, (Cuckoos), Cuculidae
___, Banken, (Lesser Coucal), Centropus bengalensis (ssp lignator), acc4-5
___, Kammuri-kakko, (Chestnut-winged Cuckoo), Clamator coromandus, acc2-6
U__, Kuroshiro-kammuri-kakko, (Jacobin Cuckoo), Clamator jacobinus, acc5 (Iriomote 1997)
___, Oni-kakko, (Asian Koel), Eudynamys scolopaceus, acc2-5
___, Kiji-kakko, (Pacific Long-tailed Cuckoo), Urodynamis taitensis, acc2 (Chiba May 2008)
___, Hime-kakko, (Plaintive Cuckoo), Cacomantis merulinus, acc3-5
U__, Ochu-kakko, (Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo), Surniculus lugubris, acc4-5
___, O-juichi, (Large Hawk-Cuckoo), Hierococcyx sparverioides, acc4-5
___, Juichi, (Northern Hawk-Cuckoo), Hierococcyx hyperythrus, uS1-4; acc5-6
___, Hototogisu, (Lesser Cuckoo), Cuculus poliocephalus, fS1-5; M6
___, Seguro-kakko, (Indian Cuckoo), Cuculus micropterus (ssp micropterus), acc2-5
___, Tsutsudori, (Oriental Cuckoo), Cuculus optatus, fS1-4; M5-6
___, Kakko, (Common Cuckoo), Cuculus canorus (ssp canorus), cS1-4; M5-6
PTEROCLIFORMES
Sakei-ka, (Sandgrouse), Pteroclididae
___, Sakei, (Pallas's Sandgrouse), Syrrhaptes paradoxus, acc2-5
COLUMBIFORMES
Hato-ka, (Pigeons and Doves), Columbidae
___, Kawara-bato/Do-bato, (Rock Dove), Columba livia, F cP1-6
U__, Korai-bato, (Hill Pigeon), Columba rupestris, acc
___, Hime-mori-bato, (Stock Dove), Columba oenas, acc2-5
___, Karasu-bato, (Black Wood Pigeon), Columba janthina (ssp janthina, nitens, stejnegeri), uiP2-6
X__, Ogasawara-karasu-bato, (Bonin Wood Pigeon), Columba versicolor, (E P6)
X__, Ryukyu-karasu-bato, (Ryukyu Wood Pigeon), Columba jouyi, (E P5)
___, Kiji-bato, (Oriental Turtle Dove), Streptopelia orientalis (ssp orientalis, stimpsoni), cS1; cP2-5; uW6
___, Shirako-bato, (Eurasian Collared Dove), Streptopelia decaocto, F? uiP2-5
___, Beni-bato, (Red Collared Dove), Streptopelia tranquebarica (ssp humilis), acc1-4; rMW5
U__, Kanoko-bato, (Spotted Dove), Spilopelia chinensis (ssp chinensis), acc (OSJ lists as genus Streptopelia)
U__, Onaga-bato, (Philippine Cuckoo-Dove), Macropygia tenuirostris, acc
___, Kin-bato, (Common Emerald Dove), Chalcophaps indica (ssp indica), uiP5 (OSJ lists as ssp yamashinai)
___, Ao-bato, (White-bellied Green Pigeon), Treron sieboldii (ssp sieboldii), fiS1-2; uP3-4; uW5-6
E__,*Ryukyu-ao-bato, (Ryukyu Green Pigeon), Treron permagnus (ssp permagnus, medioximus), fP4-5 (OSJ lists as ssp of T. formosae)
___,*Zuaka-ao-bato, (Taiwan Green Pigeon), Treron formosae (ssp formosae), acc5 (Yaeyama Islands) (OSJ lists as Whistling Green Pigeon,
ssp permagnus, medioximus; T. f. formosae is referred to as Taiwan-zuaka-ao-bato)
___, Kuroago-hime-aobato, (Black-chinned Fruit Dove), Ptilinopus leclancheri (ssp taiwanus), acc5 (Iriomote Aug 2004)
GRUIFORMES
Kuina-ka, (Rails, Crakes and Coots), Rallidae
___, Kuina, (Brown-cheeked Rail), Rallus indicus, uiS1-2; uiP3; uiW4-5
___, Uzura-kuina, (Corn Crake), Crex crex, acc3-6 (Kyoto Oct 2010; Chichijima Sept 2012)
___, Minami-kuina, (Slaty-breasted Rail), Lewinia striata, acc3-5
E__, Yambaru-kuina, (Okinawa Rail), Hypotaenidia okinawae, fiP5 (n. Okinawajima)
U__, Komon-kuina, (Spotted Crake), Porzana porzana, acc (Okinawa Nov 2008)
___, Ban, (Common Moorhen), Gallinula chloropus (ssp chloropus), uS1; cS2; fP3-6
___, O-ban, (Eurasian Coot), Fulica atra (ssp atra), uiS1; ciP2; uiW3-6
U__,*Seikei, (Grey-headed Swamphen), Porphyrio poliocephalus, acc (OSJ lists as P. porphyrio)
___, Shima-kuina, (Swinhoe's Rail), Coturnicops exquisitus, rMW1-5
___, Hi-kuina, (Ruddy-breasted Crake), Zapornia fusca (ssp phaeopyga, erythrothorax), cS1-2; cSuW3-4; cP5
___, Korai-kuina, (Band-bellied Crake), Zapornia paykullii, acc1,5
___, Hime-kuina, (Baillon's Crake), Zapornia pusilla (ssp pusilla), uiS1-2; rMW3-6
___, O-kuina, (Slaty-legged Crake), Rallina eurizonoides (ssp sepiaria), rP5
X__, Mamijiro-kuina, (White-browed Crake), Poliolimnus cinereus, (P6) (OSJ recognizes ssp brevipes)
___, Tsuru-kuina, (Watercock), Gallicrex cinerea, rM1-4, 6; cP5
___, Shirohara-kuina, (White-breasted Waterhen), Amaurornis phoenicurus (ssp phoenicurus), acc1-4, 6; cP5
Tsuru-ka, (Cranes), Gruidae
___, Sodeguro-zuru, (Siberian Crane), Leucogeranus leucogeranus, accMW1-5
___, Kanada-zuru, (Sandhill Crane), Antigone canadensis (ssp canadensis), accW1-4, 6
___, Mana-zuru, (White-naped Crane), Antigone vipio, ciW4; acc1-3,5
___, Aneha-zuru, (Demoiselle Crane), Grus virgo, acc1-4
___, Tancho, (Red-crowned Crane), Grus japonensis, ciP1; acc2-5
___, Kuro-zuru, (Common Crane), Grus grus, accW1-5 (OSJ recognizes ssp lilfordi)
___, Nabe-zuru, (Hooded Crane), Grus monacha, acc1-2, 5-6; ciW3-4
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Kaitsuburi-ka, (Grebes), Podicipedidae
___, Kaitsuburi, (Little Grebe), Tachybaptus ruficollis (ssp poggei), cS1; cP2-6 (OSJ also lists ssp T. r. kyunikyonis, Daito-kaitsuburi)
___, Akaeri-kaitsuburi, (Red-necked Grebe), Podiceps grisegena (ssp holbollii), uS1; fW1-4; acc5
___, Kammuri-kaitsuburi, (Great Crested Grebe), Podiceps cristatus (ssp cristatus), uS1-2; cW2-6
___, Mimi-kaitsuburi, (Horned Grebe), Podiceps auritus (ssp auritus), uW1-4; acc5
___, Hajiro-kaitsuburi, (Black-necked Grebe), Podiceps nigricollis (ssp nigricollis), fW1-4; rW5-6
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Furamingo-ka (Flamingos), Phoenicopteridae
U__, O-furamingo, (Greater Flamingo), Phoenicopterus roseus, acc
CHARADRIIFORMES
Mifu-uzura-ka, (Buttonquail), Turnicidae
U__, Chosen-mifu-uzura, (Yellow-legged Buttonquail), Turnix tanki, acc
___, Mifu-uzura, (Barred Buttonquail), Turnix suscitator (ssp okinavensis), acc4; fP5
Miyakodori-ka, (Oystercatchers), Haematopodidae
___, Miyakodori, (Eurasian Oystercatcher), Haematopus ostralegus (ssp osculans), rMW1-4; uMW5; acc6
Seitaka-shigi-ka, (Stilts and Avocets), Recurvirostridae
___, Seitaka-shigi, (Black-winged Stilt), Himantopus himantopus, rM1-2, 4; riS3; uW5; acc6 (small P population Tokyo)
___, Osutoraria-seitaka-shigi, (Pied Stilt), Himantopus leucocephalus, acc2-5
___, Kuroeri-seitaka-shigi, (Black-necked Stilt), Himantopus mexicanus (ssp mexicanus), F 3
___, Sorihashi-seitaka-shigi, (Pied Avocet), Recurvirostra avosetta, acc1; rW2-6
Chidori-ka, (Plovers), Charadriidae
___, Daizen, (Grey Plover), Pluvialis squatarola, fM1-5; uiW2-5; uW6
___, Yoroppa-munaguro, (European Golden Plover), Pluvialis apricaria, acc 2-5
___, Munaguro, (Pacific Golden Plover), Pluvialis fulva, cM1-5; uW3-4; cW5-6
U__, Amerika-munaguro, (American Golden Plover), Pluvialis dominica, acc2-5 (Honshu; Okinawa Sept 1986)
___, Kobashi-chidori, (Eurasian Dotterel), Eudromias morinellus, accM1-5
___, Hajiro-ko-chidori, (Common Ringed Plover), Charadrius hiaticula (ssp tundrae), rM1; rW2-5; acc6
___, Mizukaki-chidori, (Semipalmated Plover), Charadrius semipalmatus, acc2-3
___, Ko-chidori, (Little Ringed Plover), Charadrius dubius (ssp curonicus), cS1-4; cMuW3; cMcW4-5; uW6
___, Ikaru-chidori, (Long-billed Plover), Charadrius placidus, uS1; fS2; fiP3-4; rMW5; uW6
___, Ta-geri, (Northern Lapwing), Vanellus vanellus, fM1-2; ciW3-5; acc6
___, Keri, (Grey-headed Lapwing), Vanellus cinereus, acc1, 6; uiS2; fP3; r4-5; acc6
___, O-chidori, (Oriental Plover), Anarhynchus veredus, accMW1-5 (OSJ lists as genus Charadrius)
___,*Chibetto-medai-chidori, (Tibetan Sand Plover), Anarhynchus atrifrons, acc (Fukuoka 1990s; Chiba Aug 1957) (OSJ lists as
Charadrius mongolus)
___,*Shiberia-medai-chidori, (Siberian Sand Plover), Anarhychus mongolus (ssp mongolus, stegmanni), cM1-6; accW2-3; ciW4-5; acc6
(OSJ lists as Charadrius mongolus)
___, O-medai-chidori, (Greater Sand Plover), Anarhynchus leschenaultii, rM1-2; uM3-5; uW5; acc6 (OSJ lists as genus Charadrius)
___, Shiro-chidori, (Kentish Plover), Anarhynchus alexandrinus (ssp alexandrinus, nihonensis), cMS1-5; ciW2-5; uW6 (OSJ lists as genus
Charadrius)
Tama-shigi-ka, (Painted-snipes), Rostratulidae
___, Tama-shigi, (Greater Painted-snipe), Rostratula benghalensis, accS1; uiMP2-5
Renkaku-ka, (Jacanas), Jacanidae
___, Renkaku, (Pheasant-tailed Jacana), Hydrophasianus chirurgus, acc1-5
Shigi-ka, (Sandpipers and Snipes), Scolopacidae
___, Harimomo-chushaku, (Bristle-thighed Curlew), Numenius tahitiensis, accM1-6
___, Chushaku-shigi, (Eurasian Whimbrel), Numenius phaeopus (ssp variegatus), cM1-5; uW4-6
___, Koshaku-shigi, (Little Curlew), Numenius minutus, accM1-2; rM3-6
___, Horoku-shigi, (Far Eastern Curlew), Numenius madagascariensis, fM1-5; uW3-6
X__, Shirohara-chushaku-shigi, (Slender-billed Curlew), Numenius tenuirostris, acc3 (old records) (considered globally extinct 2024)
___, Daishaku-shigi, (Eurasian Curlew), Numenius arquata (ssp orientalis), fM1-5; ciW3-6
___,*O-sorihashi-shigi, (Bar-tailed Godwit), Limosa lapponica (ssp menzbieri, baueri), fM1-5; uW5-6
___, Oguro-shigi, (Black-tailed Godwit), Limosa limosa (ssp melanuroides), fM1-5; uW5-6
___, Amerika-oguro-shigi, (Hudsonian Godwit), Limosa haemastica, acc4 (Saga May 2007)
___, Shiberia-ohashi-shigi, (Asian Dowitcher), Limnodromus semipalmatus, rM1-5
___, Ohashi-shigi, (Long-billed Dowitcher), Limnodromus scolopaceus, rM1-2; rMW3-6
___, Amerika-ohashi-shigi, (Short-billed Dowitcher), Limnodromus griseus, accM2-3 (Kanagawa Sep 1982; Shizuoka Aug 1987; Tokushima Aug
1987)
___, Ko-shigi, (Jack Snipe), Lymnocryptes minimus, accM1; accMW2-5
___, Yama-shigi, (Eurasian Woodcock), Scolopax rusticola, uS1-2; uMW3-5
E__, Amami-yama-shigi, (Amami Woodcock), Scolopax mira, fP5 (Amami & Okinawa Islands)
___, Ao-shigi, (Solitary Snipe), Gallinago solitaria (ssp japonica), uMW1-2; rW3-4; acc5-6
___, Chu-ji-shigi, (Swinhoe's Snipe), Gallinago megala, rM1; uM2-5; rW5; accW6
___, Hario-shigi, (Pin-tailed Snipe), Gallinago stenura, rM1-3; uW4-5; accW6
___, O-ji-shigi, (Latham's Snipe), Gallinago hardwickii, cS1; rS2; rM1-6
___, Ta-shigi, (Common Snipe), Gallinago gallinago (ssp gallinago), cM1; cMW2-5; rM6
___, Amerika-hireashi-shigi, (Wilson's Phalarope), Phalaropus tricolor, accM3 (Aichi May 1985, July 1986)
___, Haiiro-hireashi-shigi, (Red Phalarope), Phalaropus fulicarius, uM1-5
___, Akaeri-hireashi-shigi, (Red-necked Phalarope), Phalaropus lobatus, cM1-6
___, Sorihashi-shigi, (Terek Sandpiper), Xenus cinereus, uM1-6; rW4-6
___, Iso-shigi, (Common Sandpiper), Actitis hypoleucos, cMS1-3; cMW3-6
___, Amerika-iso-shigi, (Spotted Sandpiper), Actitis macularius, acc1 (Hokkaido May 2003)
___, Kusa-shigi, (Green Sandpiper), Tringa ochropus, uM1; fMW2-5; acc6
___, Kiashi-shigi, (Grey-tailed Tattler), Tringa brevipes, cM1-5; uW5-6
___, Meriken-kiashi-shigi, (Wandering Tattler), Tringa incana, rMW1-6
___, Ko-aoashi-shigi, (Marsh Sandpiper), Tringa stagnatilis, uM1-4; cMuW5-6
___, Takabu-shigi, (Wood Sandpiper), Tringa glareola, cM1-5; uW4-5; accW6
___, Akaashi-shigi, (Common Redshank), Tringa totanus (ssp ussuriensis), uS1; uM1-6; uW5
___, Ko-kiashi-shigi, (Lesser Yellowlegs), Tringa flavipes, accM1; accMW2-6
___, Karafuto-aoashi-shigi, (Nordmann's Greenshank), Tringa guttifer, rM1-5
___, Tsuru-shigi, (Spotted Redshank), Tringa erythropus, cM1-5; uW4-5; rW6
___, Aoashi-shigi, (Common Greenshank), Tringa nebularia, cM1-6; rW4; uW5-6
___, O-kiashi-shigi, (Greater Yellowlegs), Tringa melanoleuca, accM1; accMW2-5
___, Kyojo-shigi, (Ruddy Turnstone), Arenaria interpres (ssp interpres), cM1-5; uW5-6
___, Oba-shigi, (Great Knot), Calidris tenuirostris, uM1-5
___, Ko-oba-shigi, (Red Knot), Calidris canutus (ssp rogersi), uM1-5; acc6
___, Erimaki-shigi, (Ruff), Calidris pugnax, uMrW1-6
___, Kiriai, (Broad-billed Sandpiper), Calidris falcinellus (ssp sibirica), uM1-2; rM3-6
___, Uzura-shigi, (Sharp-tailed Sandpiper), Calidris acuminata, fM1-5; uW6
___, Ashinaga-shigi, (Stilt Sandpiper), Calidris himantopus, accM1-3,6
___, Saru-hama-shigi, (Curlew Sandpiper), Calidris ferruginea, uM1-3; rM4-6
___, Ojiro-tonen, (Temminck's Stint), Calidris temminckii, uM1-5; rW3-5
___, Hibari-shigi, (Long-Toed Stint), Calidris subminuta, uM1-5; uiW4-6
___, Tonen, (Red-necked Stint), Calidris ruficollis, cM1-6; uiW4-6
___, Hera-shigi, (Spoon-billed Sandpiper), Calidris pygmaea, rM1-5; accW5
___, Komon-shigi, (Buff-breasted Sandpiper), Calidris subruficollis, accM1-6
___, Miyubi-shigi, (Sanderling), Calidris alba, cM1-5; fiW3-6
___, Hama-shigi, (Dunlin), Calidris alpina (ssp sakhalina, actites [U], kistchinski [U], arcticola), cM1; cMW2-5; uW6
___, Chishima-shigi, (Rock Sandpiper), Calidris ptilocnemis (ssp quarta), rMW1; accW2
___, Hime-uzura-shigi, (Baird's Sandpiper), Calidris bairdii, accM1-5
___, Yoroppa-tonen, (Little Stint), Calidris minuta, accM1-5
___, Koshijiro-uzura-shigi, (White-rumped Sandpiper), Calidris fuscicollis, accM1-2
___, Amerika-uzura-shigi, (Pectoral Sandpiper), Calidris melanotos, rM1-5; acc6
___, Hime-hama-shigi, (Western Sandpiper), Calidris mauri, accM1-5
U__, Hire-ashi-tonen, (Semipalmated Sandpiper), Calidris pusilla, acc
Tsubame-chidori-ka, (Coursers and Pratincoles), Glareolidae
___, Tsubame-chidori, (Oriental Pratincole), Glareola maldivarum, rM1; uM2-5; riS3-5; rM6
Kamome-ka, (Gulls and Terns), Laridae
___, Shiro-ajisashi, (Blue-billed White Tern), Gygis candida, acc1-5; r6
___, Kuro-ajisashi, (Brown Noddy), Anous stolidus (ssp pileatus), accM1; rM2-4; ci5-6 (OSJ also lists ssp pullus)
___, Hime-kuro-ajisashi, (Black Noddy), Anous minutus (ssp marcusi), acc3; riMS5-6
___, Haiiro-ajisashi, (Blue Noddy), Anous ceruleus (ssp saxatilis), acc6 (2 old records only)
___, Koshijiro-ajisashi, (Aleutian Tern), Onychoprion aleuticus, r1; acc2-4
___, Seguro-ajisashi, (Sooty Tern), Onychoprion fuscatus (ssp nubilosus, oahuensis), acc1-4; ciS5-6
___, Mamijiro-ajisashi, (Bridled Tern), Onychoprion anaethetus (ssp antarcticus, anaethetus), acc1-4, 6; ciS5
___, Nanyo-mamijiro-ajisashi, (Spectacled Tern), Onychoprion lunatus, acc6 (old records only)
___, Ko-ajisashi, (Little Tern), Sternula albifrons (ssp sinensis), acc1, 6; fiS2-5
___, Amerika-ko-ajisashi, (Least Tern), Sternula antillarum (ssp athalassos), accS2 (Ibaraki July 2014, July 2016)
___, Hashibuto-ajisashi, (Gull-billed Tern), Gelochelidon nilotica (ssp affinis), acc1; rS2-5
___, Oni-ajisashi, (Caspian Tern), Hydroprogne caspia, accM1; accMW2-4; rM5
___, Kurohara-ajisashi, (Whiskered Tern), Chlidonias hybrida (ssp hybrida), rM1;uM2-6
___, Hashiguro-kurohara-ajisashi, (Black Tern), Chlidonias niger (ssp niger, surinamensis), acc2-5
___, Hajiro-kurohara-ajisashi, (White-winged Tern), Chlidonias leucopterus, rM1-2; uM3-6
___, Kyoku-ajisashi, (Arctic Tern), Sterna paradisaea, acc1-4
___, Ajisashi, (Common Tern), Sterna hirundo (ssp minussensis, longipennis), cM1-6
___, Eriguro-ajisashi, (Black-naped Tern), Sterna sumatrana (ssp sumatrana), acc1-4; ciS5
___, Beni-ajisashi, (Roseate Tern), Sterna dougallii (ssp bangsi), acc2-3; r4; ciS5
___, Bengaru-ajisashi, (Lesser Crested Tern), Thalasseus bengalensis, acc3 (Shizuoka July 1998)
___, O-ajisashi, (Greater Crested Tern), Thalasseus bergii (ssp cristatus), acc2-4; uiMS5-6
U__,*Higashishina-ajisashi, (Chinese Crested Tern), Thalasseus bernsteini, acc5 (Miyakojima May 2018)
___, Hime-kamome, (Little Gull), Hydrocoloeus minutus, acc1-2
___, Hime-kubiwa-kamome, (Ross's Gull), Rhodostethia rosea, accW1-2
___, Mitsuyubi-kamome, (Black-legged Kittiwake), Rissa tridactyla (ssp tridactyla [U], pollicaris), cMW1-2; rW3-5
___, Akaashi-mitsuyubi-kamome, (Red-legged Kittiwake), Rissa brevirostris, accW1-2
___, Zoge-kamome, (Ivory Gull), Pagophila eburnea, accW1-2
___, Kubiwa-kamome, (Sabine's Gull), Xema sabini, accW2 (Miyagi Nov 1909; Aichi Nov 1975)
___, Zuguro-kamome, (Saunders's Gull), Saundersilarus saundersi, acc1; rW2-3; uiW4-5
___, Hashiboso-kamome, (Slender-billed Gull), Chroicocephalus genei, acc4 (Fukuoka winters of 1984–1990)
___, Bonaparuto-kamome, (Bonaparte's Gull), Chroicocephalus philadelphia, acc1-3
U__, Gin-kamome, (Silver Gull), Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae, acc6 (Ishigakijima June 2021)
___, Yuri-kamome, (Black-headed Gull), Chroicocephalus ridibundus, cMuW1-2; cW3-4; uW5-6
___, Chagashira-kamome, (Brown-headed Gull), Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus, acc2 (Ibaraki, Chiba May 2002)
___, Warai-kamome, (Laughing Gull), Leucophaeus atricilla, acc2-3,6
___, Amerika-zuguro-kamome, (Franklin's Gull), Leucophaeus pipixcan, acc2-3, 5-6
___, O-zuguro-kamome, (Pallas's Gull), Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus, accW4-5
___, Gobi-zukin-kamome, (Relict Gull), Ichthyaetus relictus, acc2-3 (Kanagawa Jan 1985; Osaka Sep-Oct 1984; Tottori Feb-Mar 2016)
___, Umineko, (Black-tailed Gull), Larus crassirostris, ciS1; cW2-6
___, Kamome, (Common Gull), Larus canus (ssp heinei [U], kamtschatschensis), ciMW1-2; fiW3-4; acc5-6
U__, Ko-kamome, (Short-billed Gull), Larus brachyrhynchus, acc (Chiba Feb 1987) (OSJ lists as L. canus brachyrhynchus)
U__, Obi-hashi-kamome, (Ring-billed Gull), Larus delawarensis, acc2
U__, Kiashi-seguro-kamome / Kasupia-kamome (Caspian Gull), Larus cachinnans, accW2-4
___, Seguro-kamome, (Vega Gull), Larus vegae, fMW1; cW2-4; rW5-6 (OSJ lists as L. vegae vegae)
___, Mongoru-kamome, (Mongolian Gull), Larus mongolicus, acc1-5 (OSJ lists as L. vegae mongolicus)
___, Shiro-kamome, (Glaucous Gull), Larus hyperboreus (ssp pallidissimus, barrovianus [U]), cW1; uW2-4; acc5-6
___, Nishi-seguro-kamome, (Lesser Black-backed Gull), Larus fuscus (ssp graellsii [U], intermedius [U], heuglini, barabensis [U]), accMW1-4
(OSJ includes mention of "taimyrensis" under this species)
U__, Karuforunia-kamome, (California Gull), Larus californicus (ssp californicus), acc2
U__, Amerika-seguro-kamome, (American Herring Gull), Larus smithsonianus, acc2
___, Washi-kamome, (Glaucous-winged Gull), Larus glaucescens, ciWrS1; rW2-4; acc5
___, O-seguro-kamome, (Slaty-backed Gull), Larus schistisagus, ciP1; cW2; uW3-4; r5-6
___, Aisurando-kamome, (Iceland Gull), Larus glaucoides (ssp glaucoides, kumlieni, thayeri), rW1-2; accW3
Tozoku-kamome-ka, (Skuas), Stercorariidae
___, Shirohara-tozoku-kamome, (Long-tailed Jaeger), Stercorarius longicaudus (ssp pallescens), uM1-6
___, Kuro-tozoku-kamome, (Parasitic Jaeger), Stercorarius parasiticus, uM1-6
___, Tozoku-kamome, (Pomarine Jaeger), Stercorarius pomarinus, cMW1-6
___, O-tozoku-kamome, (South Polar Skua), Stercorarius maccormicki, rM1-6
Umisuzume-ka, (Auks), Alcidae
___, Utou, (Rhinoceros Auklet), Cerorhinca monocerata, ciS1-2; cW1-3; uW4
___, Etopirika, (Tufted Puffin), Fratercula cirrhata, rP1; rW2
___, Tsunomedori, (Horned Puffin), Fratercula corniculata, uP1; rW2
U__,*Amerika-umisuzume, (Cassin's Auklet), Ptychoramphus aleuticus, acc (Hokkaido July 2013; Osaka July 2014)
___, Ko-umisuzume, (Least Auklet), Aethia pusilla, fW1; uW2; acc3-4
___, Shirahige-umisuzume, (Whiskered Auklet), Aethia pygmaea, rW1; accW2
___, Etorofu-umisuzume, (Crested Auklet), Aethia cristatella, cW1; accW2
___, Umiomu, (Parakeet Auklet), Aethia psittacula, rW1-2
___, Madara-umisuzume, (Long-billed Murrelet), Brachyramphus perdix, uW1-2; accW3-5
U__, Kobashi-umisuzume, (Kittlitz's Murrelet), Brachyramphus brevirostris, acc1
U__, Hajiro-umibato, (Black Guillemot), Cepphus grylle, acc1
___, Keimafuri, (Spectacled Guillemot), Cepphus carbo, uiP1; rW2; acc3
___, Umibato, (Pigeon Guillemot), Cepphus columba (ssp snowi, kaiurka), fW1; rW2-3
___, Ohashi-umigarasu, (Razorbill), Alca torda (ssp torda, islandica [U]), acc (Japan Sea 1833)
___, Hime-umisuzume, (Little Auk), Alle alle, acc1-5
___, Hashibuto-umigarasu, (Thick-billed Murre), Uria lomvia (ssp arra), fW1; rW2
___, Umigarasu, (Common Murre), Uria aalge (ssp inornata), rS1; uW1-2
___, Umisuzume, (Ancient Murrelet), Synthliboramphus antiquus (ssp antiquus), cW1-2; rW3-5
E__, Kammuri-umisuzume, (Japanese Murrelet), Synthliboramphus wumizusume, uW1-5; uiS3-5
U__, Seguro-umisuzume, (Guadalupe Murrelet), Synthliboramphus hypoleucus, acc
PHAETHONTIFORMES
Nettaicho-ka, (Tropicbirds), Phaethontidae
___, Akao-nettaicho, (Red-tailed Tropicbird), Phaethon rubricauda (ssp melanorhynchos), acc2-4; uS5-6
___, Shirao-nettaicho, (White-tailed Tropicbird), Phaethon lepturus (ssp dorotheae), acc2-5; uS6
GAVIIFORMES
Abi-ka, (Loons), Gaviidae
___, Abi, (Red-throated Loon), Gavia stellata, cW1-2; uW3-5
___, Ohamu, (Black-throated Loon), Gavia arctica (ssp viridigularis), fW1-2; uW3-5
___, Shiroeri-ohamu, (Pacific Loon), Gavia pacifica, cW1-2; uW3-5; acc6
___, Hashiguro-abi, (Common Loon), Gavia immer, acc1 (Hokkaido Apr 2003, Apr 2012)
___, Hashijiro-abi, (Yellow-billed Loon), Gavia adamsii, rW1-2; accW3-4
PROCELLARIIFORMES
Ashinaga-umitsubame-ka, (Austral Storm Petrels) Oceanitidae
___, Ashinaga-umitsubame, (Wilson's Storm Petrel), Oceanites oceanicus (ssp exasperatus), acc2,6
U__, Hime-ashinaga-umitsubame, (Grey-backed Storm Petrel), Garrodia nereis, acc (Torishima Sept 2001)
U__, Shirohara-umitsubame, (White-bellied Storm Petrel), Fregetta grallaria, acc (Aug 2005)
Ahodori-ka, (Albatrosses), Diomedeidae
U__, Watari-ahodori, (Snowy Albatross), Diomedea exulans, acc
___, Ko-ahodori, (Laysan Albatross), Phoebastria immutabilis, cM1-6; breeds 5-6
___, Kuroashi-ahodori, (Black-footed Albatross), Phoebastria nigripes, cSuW1-4; cW5-6
___,*Ahodori, (Short-tailed Albatross), Phoebastria albatrus, rW1-6 (breeds Torishima, Nakodojima & Senkaku Islands)
Umitsubame-ka, (Northern Storm Petrels), Hydrobatidae
___, Haiiro-umitsubame, (Fork-tailed Storm Petrel), Hydrobates furcatus (ssp furcatus), rMW1-2; acc3-6
___, Hime-kuro-umitsubame, (Swinhoe's Storm Petrel), Hydrobates monorhis, uS2-5
___, Kuro-umitsubame, (Matsudaira's Storm Petrel), Hydrobates matsudairae, acc2-5; ci6
___, Koshijiro-umitsubame, (Leach's Storm Petrel), Hydrobates leucorhous (ssp leucorhous), ciS1; uM2-6
___, Kuro-koshijiro-umitsubame, (Band-rumped Storm Petrel), Hydrobates castro, acc1; uS2-3; acc4-5
___, Osuton-umitsubame, (Tristram's Storm Petrel), Hydrobates tristrami, cS2-4; ciW2-6
U__, Ko-umitsubame, (Least Storm Petrel), Hydrobates microsoma, acc (OSJ lists as genus Oceanodroma)
Mizunagidori-ka, (Petrels and Shearwaters), Procellariidae
___, Furuma-kamome, (Northern Fulmar), Fulmarus glacialis (ssp rodgersii), cW1-2; acc3-4
U__, Madarafuruma-kamome, (Pintado Petrel), Daption capense, acc2
___, Hajiro-mizunagidori, (Providence Petrel), Pterodroma solandri, rW1-2, 6
U__, Usuhajiro-mizunagidori, (Murphy's Petrel), Pterodroma ultima, acc (1999)
U__, Bamyuda-mizunagidori, (Bermuda Petrel), Pterodroma cahow, acc
___, O-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Juan Fernandez Petrel), Pterodroma externa, acc2-6
U__, Banuatsu-mizunagidori, (Vanuatu Petrel), Pterodroma occulta, acc
___, Kawari-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Kermadec Petrel), Pterodroma neglecta, acc2-6
U__, Herarudo-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Herald Petrel), Pterodroma heraldica, acc (5-6 Sept 1998) (OS lists as P. arminjoniana heraldica)
___, Hawai-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Hawaiian Petrel), Pterodroma sandwichensis, acc2 (Iwate Sept 1976; Izu Islands July 2015)
___, Madara-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Mottled Petrel), Pterodroma inexpectata, acc2-4
___, Kubiwa-shirohara-mizunagidori, (White-necked Petrel), Pterodroma cervicalis, acc2 (sea records indistinguishable from P. occulta)
___, Haguro-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Black-winged Petrel), Pterodroma nigripennis, acc1-2, 6
___, Shirohara-mizunagidori, (Bonin Petrel), Pterodroma hypoleuca, acc1-5; fiW 6
U__, Hajiro-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Cook's Petrel), Pterodroma cookii, acc (Aug 2004)
___, Hime-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Stejneger's Petrel), Pterodroma longirostris, r2; acc3-5
___, O-mizunagidori, (Streaked Shearwater), Calonectris leucomelas, cS; u1; uW2-6
___, Onaga-mizunagidori, (Wedge-tailed Shearwater), Ardenna pacifica, acc2-5; ciP6 (OSJ lists as ssp A. p. cuneata)
___, Minami-onaga-mizunagidori, (Buller's Shearwater), Ardenna bulleri, acc1-2
___, Haiiro-mizunagidori, (Sooty Shearwater), Ardenna grisea, cS1-6; uW2
___, Hashiboso-mizunagidori, (Short-tailed Shearwater), Ardenna tenuirostris, cMS1-6
___, Shirohara-akaashi-mizunagidori, (Pink-footed Shearwater), Ardenna creatopus, acc2 (Chiba June 2008)
___, Akaashi-mizunagidori, (Flesh-footed Shearwater), Ardenna carneipes, fM1-6
___, Ko-mizunagidori, (Christmas Shearwater), Puffinus nativitatis, acc2-3
U__,*Mankusu-mizunagidori, (Manx Shearwater), Puffinus puffinus, acc3 (Mie May-July 2004)
___, Ogasawara-hime-mizunagidori, (Bryan's Shearwater), Puffinus bryani, acc5-6 (breeds Higashijima)
U__, O-seguro-mizunagidori, (Townsend's Shearwater), Puffinus auricularis, acc
___,*Hawai-seguro-mizunagidori, (Newell's Shearwater), Puffinus newelli, acc6 (Chichijima Nov 2006, July 2017)
___, Ogasawara-mizunagidori, (Bannerman's Shearwater), Puffinus bannermani, acc2,5; u6 (breeds)
U__,*Hime-mizunagidori, (Little Shearwater), Puffinus assimilis, acc6
___, Anadori, (Bulwer's Petrel), Bulweria bulwerii, r2-4; uS5; fP6
CICONIIFORMES
Konotori-ka, (Storks), Ciconiidae
___, Nabe-ko, (Black Stork), Ciconia nigra, acc1-6
___, Konotori, (Oriental Stork), Ciconia boyciana, rMW1-5 (reintroduced Hyogo 2005, Chiba 2015)
SULIFORMES
Gunkandori-ka, (Frigatebirds), Fregatidae
___, Ko-gunkandori, (Lesser Frigatebird), Fregata ariel (ssp ariel), acc1-4; rS5-6
___, O-gunkandori, (Great Frigatebird), Fregata minor (ssp minor), acc1-4; uS5-6
U__, Shirohara-gunkandori, (Christmas Frigatebird), Fregata andrewsi, acc
Katsuodori-ka, (Gannets and Boobies), Sulidae
___, Akaashi-katsuodori, (Red-footed Booby), Sula sula (ssp rubripes), acc1-4; riS5; u6
___, Katsuodori, (Brown Booby), Sula leucogaster (ssp plotus), acc1-2; ciMP3-6
___, Shirogashira-katsuodori, (Cocos Booby), Sula brewsteri, acc (OSJ lists as ssp of S. leucogaster)
___, Aotsura-katsuodori, (Masked Booby), Sula dactylatra (ssp personata), acc2-4; uiS5-6
U__, Nasuka-katsuodori, (Nazca Booby), Sula granti, acc
U-ka, (Cormorants and Shags), Phalacrocoracidae
___, Chishima-ugarasu, (Red-faced Cormorant), Urile urile, ri1; accW2
___, Hime-u, (Pelagic Cormorant), Urile pelagicus (ssp pelagicus), ciP1-2; fW3-4; acc5
___, Umi-u, (Japanese Cormorant), Phalacrocorax capillatus, ciP1-4; uW5-6
___, Kawa-u, (Great Cormorant), Phalacrocorax carbo (ssp sinensis, hanedae), rS1; ciP2-4; rW5-6
PELECANIFORMES
Toki-ka, (Ibises and Spoonbills), Threskiornithidae
___, Kuro-toki, (Black-headed Ibis), Threskiornis melanocephalus, acc1,6; rW2-5
___,*Toki, (Crested Ibis), Nipponia nippon, PM2 (reintroduced)
___, Buronzu-toki, (Glossy Ibis), Plegadis falcinellus, acc4-5
___, Herasagi, (Eurasian Spoonbill), Platalea leucorodia (ssp leucorodia), acc1-2,6; rW3-5
___, Kurotsura-herasagi, (Black-faced Spoonbill), Platalea minor, riW1-5
Sagi-ka, (Herons and Bitterns), Ardeidae
___, Sankano-goi, (Eurasian Bittern), Botaurus stellaris (ssp stellaris), riS1-2; uiM3-6
___, Takasago-kuro-sagi, (Black Bittern), Botaurus flavicollis (ssp flavicollis), acc2-5 (OSJ list as genus Ixobrychus)
___, Ryukyu-yoshi-goi, (Cinnamon Bittern), Botaurus cinnamomeus, accS2-4; ciP5; acc6 (OSJ list as genus Ixobrychus)
___, O-yoshi-goi, (Von Schrenck's Bittern), Botaurus eurhythmus, uiS1-2; rM3-6 (OSJ list as genus Ixobrychus)
___, Yoshi-goi, (Yellow Bittern), Botaurus sinensis (ssp sinensis, bryani), ciSrW1-4; uM5-6 (OSJ list as genus Ixobrychus)
___, Goi-sagi, (Black-crowned Night Heron), Nycticorax nycticorax (ssp nycticorax), rSM1; cP2-4; fP5-6
X__, Hashibuto-goi, (Nankeen Night Heron), Nycticorax caledonicus (ssp crassirostris), (rPM5-6) (last record Nakodojima 1889)
___, Zuguro-mizo-goi, (Malayan Night Heron), Gorsachius melanolophus, acc4; ui5 (OSJ lists ssp melanolophus)
___, Mizo-goi, (Japanese Night Heron), Gorsachius goisagi, rWM1-2; uiPM3-6
___, Kuro-sagi, (Pacific Reef Heron), Egretta sacra (ssp sacra), acc1; ciP2-5
___, Kara-shira-sagi, (Chinese Egret), Egretta eulophotes, rM1-4; rMW5
___, Ko-sagi, (Little Egret), Egretta garzetta (ssp garzetta), rS1; cP2-4; cW5; fP6
___, Sasa-goi, (Little Heron), Butorides atricapilla (ssp amurensis), acc1; fS2-4; uMW4-6
U__, Indo-akagashira-sagi, (Indian Pond Heron), Ardeola grayii, acc
___, Akagashira-sagi, (Chinese Pond Heron), Ardeola bacchus, rMS1-6
U__, Jawa-akagashira-sagi, (Javan Pond Heron), Ardeola speciosa, acc
___, Dai-sagi, (Great Egret), Ardea alba (ssp alba, modesta), uS1; uPM2-4; fP5-6
___, Chu-sagi, (Medium Egret), Ardea intermedia (ssp intermedia), rM1; uScM2-4; uW2-6 (OSJ lists as Intermediate Egret)
___, Ama-sagi, (Eastern Cattle Egret), Ardea coromanda, rS1; ciS2-4; ciW3-5; fM6 (OSJ lists as ssp of Cattle Egret, B. ibis)
___, Ao-sagi, (Grey Heron), Ardea cinerea (ssp jouyi), ciP1-5; W6
___, Murasaki-sagi, (Purple Heron), Ardea purpurea (ssp manilensis), accS1-3; rS4; uiP5; acc6
Perikan-ka, (Pelicans), Pelecanidae
___, Momoiro-perikan, (Great White Pelican), Pelecanus onocrotalus, acc5
___, Hoshibashi-perikan, (Spot-billed Pelican), Pelecanus philippensis, acc5 (Amami Jul–Sept 2006)
___, Haiiro-perikan, (Dalmatian Pelican), Pelecanus crispus, acc2-5
ACCIPITRIFORMES
Misago-ka, (Ospreys), Pandionidae
___, Misago, (Osprey), Pandion haliaetus (ssp haliaetus), uiS1; ciP2-4; u5-6
Taka-ka, (Kites, Hawks and Eagles), Accipitridae
U__, Kataguro-tobi, (Black-winged Kite), Elanus caeruleus, acc5
___, Hachi-kuma, (Crested Honey Buzzard), Pernis ptilorhynchus (ssp orientalis), rS1; uiS2; ciMrW3-4; rM5-6
___, Kuro-hagewashi, (Cinereous Vulture), Aegypius monachus, accW1-5
___, Kammuri-washi, (Crested Serpent Eagle), Spilornis cheela (ssp perplexus), fiP5
___, Kuma-taka, (Mountain Hawk-Eagle), Nisaetus nipalensis (ssp orientalis), uP1; fP2-4
___, Karafuto-washi, (Greater Spotted Eagle), Clanga clanga, acc2-5
U__, Sogen-washi, (Steppe Eagle), Aquila nipalensis, acc2 (Shizuoka Jan 2000)
___, Katashiro-washi, (Eastern Imperial Eagle), Aquila heliaca, accMW1-5
___, Inu-washi, (Golden Eagle), Aquila chrysaetos (ssp japonica), acc1; riP2; acc3-4
___, Akahara-daka, (Chinese Sparrowhawk), Tachispiza soloensis, uM1-2; ciM3-5; accM6 (OSJ lists as genus Accipiter)
___, Tsumi, (Japanese Sparrowhawk), Tachispiza gularis (ssp gularis, iwasakii), uS1-4; rWuM2-5; acc6 (OSJ lists as genus Accipiter)
___, Hai-taka, (Eurasian Sparrowhawk), Accipiter nisus (ssp nisosimilis), rS1; fP2-4; uM5; acc6
___, O-taka, (Eurasian Goshawk), Astur gentilis (ssp schvedowi [U], fujiyamae), fP1-3; r4-5; acc6 (OS lists as genus Accipiter)
U__, Yoroppa-chuhi, (Western Marsh Harrier), Circus aeruginosus (ssp aeruginosus), acc3 (Yamaguchi Dec 1989)
___, Chuhi, (Eastern Marsh Harrier), Circus spilonotus, uS1-2; uW2-4; rW5; acc6
___, Haiiro-chuhi, (Hen Harrier), Circus cyaneus, uW1-2; rW3-5; acc6
___,*Amerika-haiiro-chuhi, (Northern Harrier), Circus hudsonius, accW2 (Ibaraki Apr-May 2016, Feb-Mar 2019; Chiba Mar 2019)
U__,*Usu-haiiro-chuhi, (Pallid Harrier), Circus macrourus, acc2 (Chiba Dec 2008; Shizuoka Oct 2008; Kyoto Oct 2010)
___, Madara-chuhi, (Pied Harrier), Circus melanoleucos, rW1-5
U__,*Hime-haiiro-chuuhi, (Montagu's Harrier), Circus pygargus, acc2
___, Tobi, (Black Kite), Milvus migrans (ssp lineatus), cP1-4; u5-6
U__, Shirogashira-tobi, (Brahminy Kite), Haliastur indus, acc (2014)
___, O-washi, (Steller's Sea Eagle), Haliaeetus pelagicus, ciW1; rW2-4; acc5
___, Ojiro-washi, (White-tailed Eagle), Haliaeetus albicilla (ssp albicilla), fWrS1; uW2; rW3-4; acc5
___, Hakuto-washi, (Bald Eagle), Haliaeetus leucocephalus (ssp washingtoniensis), acc1 (Kunashirito Isl. July 2001)
___, Sashiba, (Grey-faced Buzzard), Butastur indicus, accM1; fSM2-5; cW5; acc6
___, Keashi-nosuri, (Rough-legged Buzzard), Buteo lagopus (ssp menzbieri, kamtschatkensis [U], sanctijohannis [U]), uW1-2; acc3-6
___, O-nosuri, (Upland Buzzard), Buteo hemilasius, acc1-5
___, Nosuri, (Eastern Buzzard), Buteo japonicus (ssp burmanicus, japonicus, toyoshimai, oshiroi), fS1; fP2-4; fMW5; uP6 (OS lists ssp oshiroi as
extinct [X])
STRIGIFORMES
Menfukuro-ka, (Barn Owls), Tytonidae
U__, Higashi-menfukuro, (Eastern Grass Owl), Tyto longimembris, acc5 (Iriomotejima May 1975)
Fukuro-ka, (Owls), Strigidae
___, Aoba-zuku, (Northern Boobook), Ninox japonica (ssp japonica, totogo), cS1-4; uSW3-4; P5; acc6
___, Kimme-fukuro, (Boreal Owl), Aegolius funereus (ssp sibiricus), rP1; acc2
___, Konoha-zuku, (Oriental Scops Owl), Otus sunia (ssp japonicus), uS1-4; rSW3-4; M5-6
E__, Ryukyu-konoha-zuku, (Ryukyu Scops Owl), Otus elegans (ssp interpositus, elegans), ciP5 (ranges to e. Taiwan and n. Philippines)
___, O-konoha-zuku, (Japanese Scops Owl), Otus semitorques (ssp ussuriensis, semitorques, pryeri), uP1; fP2-5
___, Torafu-zuku, (Long-eared Owl), Asio otus (ssp otus), uS1-3; fW1-4; rW5-6
___, Komimi-zuku, (Short-eared Owl), Asio flammeus (ssp flammeus), uMW1; uW2-4; rW5-6
___, Shiro-fukuro, (Snowy Owl), Bubo scandiacus, rW1; accW2
___, Washi-mimizuku, (Eurasian Eagle-Owl), Bubo bubo (ssp kiautschensis, borissowi), rP1; acc3-5
___, Shima-fukuro, (Blakiston's Fish Owl), Ketupa blakistoni (ssp blakistoni), riP1
U__,*Himaraya-fukuro, (Himalayan Owl), Strix nivicolum, acc (OSJ lists as Mori-fukuro, Tawny Owl, S. aluco)
___, Fukuro, (Ural Owl), Strix uralensis (ssp japonica, hondoensis, momiyamae, fuscescens), fP1-4
BUCEROTIFORMES
Yatsugashira-ka, (Hoopoes), Upupidae
___, Yatsugashira, (Eurasian Hoopoe), Upupa epops (ssp epops), rM1-6
CORACIIFORMES
Bupposo-ka, (Rollers), Coraciidae
___, Bupposo, (Oriental Dollarbird), Eurystomus orientalis (ssp cyanicollis), acc1; riS2-4; acc5-6
Kawasemi-ka, (Kingfishers), Alcedinidae
___, Aka-shobin, (Ruddy Kingfisher), Halcyon coromanda (ssp major, bangsi), uSM1-4; cS5
U__, Ao-shobin, (White-throated Kingfisher), Halcyon smyrnensis, acc5 (Ishigaki Apr 1994; Iriomote Apr 1998)
___, Yama-shobin, (Black-capped Kingfisher), Halcyon pileata, rM1-6; rW5
___, Nanyo-shobin, (Collared Kingfisher), Todiramphus chloris (ssp collaris), acc5
X__,*Miyako-shobin, (Guam Kingfisher), Todiramphus cinnamominus, (E P5) (OSJ lists as Miyako Island Kingfisher, T. miyakoensis)
___, Kawa-semi, (Common Kingfisher), Alcedo atthis (ssp bengalensis), cS1; cP2-5; acc6
___, Mitsuyubi-kawasemi, (Black-backed Dwarf Kingfisher), Ceyx erithaca (ssp erithaca), acc5 (Okinawa June 2006) (OSJ lists as Oriental D.K.)
___, Yama-semi, (Crested Kingfisher), Megaceryle lugubris (ssp pallida, lugubris), rP1-4; acc5
Hachikui-ka, (Bee-eaters), Meropidae
___, Rurio-hachikui, (Blue-tailed Bee-eater). Merops philippinus, acc3,5 (Hachijojima July 2013; Okinawajima Apr 2015)
___, Hachikui, (Rainbow Bee-eater), Merops ornatus, acc5 (one old record Miyakojima July 1904)
PICIFORMES
Kitsutsuki-ka, (Woodpeckers), Picidae
___, Arisui, (Eurasian Wryneck), Jynx torquilla (ssp chinensis), uS1-2; uW3-4; acc5 (OSJ retains ssp japonica in addition to chinensis)
___, Ko-gera, (Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker), Yungipicus kizuki (ssp seebohmi, nippon, shikokuensis, kizuki, matsudairai, kotataki, amamii,
nigrescens, orii), cP1-5
___, Miyubi-gera, (Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker), Picoides tridactylus (ssp inouyei), rP1
___, Ko-aka-gera, (Lesser Spotted Woodpecker), Dryobates minor (ssp amurensis), uP1; acc2
___, Chabara-aka-gera, (Rufous-bellied Woodpecker), Dendrocopos hyperthyrus (ssp subrufinus), accM1-2 (Hokkaido May 1993; Niigata May 2007; Hegurajima May 2005)
___, Aka-gera, (Great Spotted Woodpecker), Dendrocopos major (ssp brevirostris, japonicus), cP1; cPM2-3; uM4 (OSJ retains a separate ssp
hondoensis for Japan south of Hokkaido)
E__, Noguchi-gera, (Okinawa Woodpecker), Dendrocopos noguchii, riP5 (n. Okinawajima)
___, O-aka-gera, (White-backed Woodpecker), Dendrocopos leucotos (ssp subcirris, stejnegeri, namiyei, owstoni), uP1-5
X__, Kitataki, (White-bellied Woodpecker), Dryocopus javensis (ssp richardsi), (P4) (last record 1920)
___, Kuma-gera, (Black Woodpecker), Dryocopus martius (ssp martius), uiP1; riP2
E__, Ao-gera, (Japanese Green Woodpecker), Picus awokera (ssp awokera, horii, takatsukasae), fP2-4
___, Yama-gera, (Grey-headed Woodpecker), Picus canus (ssp jessoensis), fP1; acc2
FALCONIFORMES
Hayabusa-ka, (Caracaras and Falcons), Falconidae
___, Hime-chogembo, (Lesser Kestrel), Falco naumanni, acc3-5
___, Chogembo, (Common Kestrel), Falco tinnunculus (ssp tinnunculus [U], perpallidus [U], interstinctus), uSW1-3; rMW4-6
___, Akaashi-chogembo, (Amur Falcon), Falco amurensis, accM1-5
___, Ko-chogembo, (Merlin), Falco columbarius (ssp insignis, pacificus), uW1-4; rW5
___, Chigo-hayabusa, (Eurasian Hobby), Falco subbuteo (ssp subbuteo), fS1-2; uM2-4; rW3-4; acc5-6
U__, Wakisuji-hayabusa, (Saker Falcon), Falco cherrug, acc5 (Miyakojima Jan 2008)
___, Shiro-hayabusa, (Gyrfalcon), Falco rusticolus, rW1; accW2-4
___, Hayabusa, (Peregrine Falcon), Falco peregrinus (ssp tundrius [U], pealei, anatum, calidus [U], japonensis, furuitii [X]), uP1-4; uW5-6
PSITTACIFORMES
Yomu-ka, (African and New World Parrots), Psittacidae
___, Okina-inko, (Monk Parakeet), Myiopsitta monachus, F ui3 (Hyogo)
Inko-ka, (Old World Parrots) Psittaculidae
___, Daruma-inko, (Red-breasted Parakeet), Psittacula alexandri (ssp fasciata), F ui2 (Tokyo)
___, O-honsei-inko, (Alexandrine Parakeet), Psittacula eupatria, F ui2 (Tokyo)
___, Honsei-inko, (Rose-ringed Parakeet), Psittacula krameri (ssp manillensis), F fiP2-4
___, Sekisei-inko, (Budgerigar), Melopsittacus undulatus, F fiP2-4
PASSERIFORMES
Yairocho-ka, (Pittas), Pittidae
___, Zuguro-yairocho, (Western Hooded Pitta), Pitta sordida (ssp cucullata), accS5 (Ishigakijima June 1984) (OSJ lists as Hooded Pitta)
___, Yairocho, (Fairy Pitta), Pitta nympha, acc1; riS2-5
Moritsubame-ka, (Woodswallows, Butcherbirds and allies), Artamidae
___, Moritsubame, (White-breasted Woodswallow), Artamus leucorynchus (ssp leucorynchus), acc3-5 (Mishima Apr 1999; Iriomote Apr 1973,
Mar 1986)
Sanshokui-ka, (Cuckooshrikes), Campephagidae
___, Sanshokui, (Ashy Minivet), Pericrocotus divaricatus, rS1; fiS2-4; rM5-6
E__, Ryukyu-sanshokui, (Ryukyu Minivet), Pericrocotus tegimae, rSM2; uSM3-5
___, Asakura-sanshokui, (Black-winged Cuckooshrike), Lalage melaschistos (ssp intermedia), acc3-5
Korai-uguisu-ka, (Figbirds and Orioles), Oriolidae
___, Korai-uguisu, (Black-naped Oriole), Oriolus chinensis (ssp diffusus), rM1-5
Ochu-ka, (Drongos), Dicruridae
___, Kammuri-ochu, (Hair-crested Drongo), Dicrurus hottentottus (ssp brevirostris), accM4-5
___, Haiiro-ochu, (Ashy Drongo), Dicrurus leucophaeus (ssp leucogenis), accMW2-5
___, Ochu, (Black Drongo), Dicrurus macrocercus, accM1-5
Kasasagi-hitaki-ka, (Monarchs), Monarchidae
___, Kuroeri-hitaki, (Black-naped Monarch), Hypothymis azurea, acc5 (Yonagunijima Apr 2008)
U__,*Kawari-sankocho, ("Asian Paradise Flycatcher"), Terpsiphone paradisi sensu lato, acc
___, Sankocho, (Black Paradise Flycatcher), Terpsiphone atrocaudata (ssp atrocaudata, illex), acc1; uiS2-4; cS5
Mozu-ka, (Shrikes), Laniidae
___, O-kara-mozu, (Chinese Grey Shrike), Lanius sphenocercus, accW1-5
___, O-mozu, (Northern Shrike), Lanius borealis (ssp bianchii, mollis), uW1; accW2-4
___, Chigo-mozu, (Tiger Shrike), Lanius tigrinus, accM1, 5; riM2-4
U__, Moko-akamozu, (Isabelline Shrike), Lanius isabellinus, acc4-5 (Hegurajima May 2008; Miyazaki Jan 2005; Okinawa Feb 2003)
___, Seaka-mozu, (Red-backed Shrike), Lanius collurio, acc2-5
___, Aka-mozu, (Brown Shrike), Lanius cristatus (ssp cristatus [U], confusus [U], lucionensis, superciliosus), uM1-3; uM4-5
___, Mozu, (Bull-headed Shrike), Lanius bucephalus (ssp bucephalus), cSrW1-2; cM3-5; rM6
___, Takasago-mozu, (Long-tailed Shrike), Lanius schach (ssp schach), acc2-5
Karasu-ka, (Crows and Jays), Corvidae
___, Kakesu, (Eurasian Jay), Garrulus glandarius (ssp brandtii, japonicus, tokugawae, orii), cP1-4
E__, Ruri-kakesu, (Lidth's Jay), Garrulus lidthi, cP5 (Amami-Oshima, Kakeromajima, Ukeshima, Tokunoshima)
___, Onaga, (Azure-winged Magpie), Cyanopica cyanus (ssp japonica), ciP2-3; (r4, old Kyushu records)
___, Yamamusume, (Taiwan Blue Magpie), Urocissa caerulea, F 3 (Hyogo)
___, Sanjaku, (Red-billed Blue Magpie), Urocissa erythroryncha, F 2-4
___, Kasasagi, (Oriental Magpie), Pica serica, uiP1-3 (some F); ciP4
___, Hoshi-garasu, (Northern Nutcracker), Nucifraga caryocatactes (ssp macrorhynchos, japonica), uP1-3; r4 (OSJ lists as Spotted)
___, Nishi-kokumaru-garasu, (Western Jackdaw), Coloeus monedula, acc1,4 (Teurito I. Apr 1986; Kumamoto Nov 2010) (OSJ lists genus as Corvus)
___, Kokumaru-garasu, (Daurian Jackdaw), Coloeus dauuricus, r1; rMW2-3; ciW4; acc5 (OSJ lists genus as Corvus)
___, Miyama-garasu, (Rook), Corvus frugilegus (ssp pastinator), rMW1-3,5; ciMW4; acc6
___, Hashiboso-garasu, (Carrion Crow), Corvus corone (ssp orientalis), cP1-4; acc5-6
___,*Zukin-garasu, (Hooded Crow), Corvus cornix, acc6 (Yonagunijima, May 2010) (OSJ lists as C. corone sharpii)
___, Hashibuto-garasu, (Large-billed Crow), Corvus macrorhynchos (ssp japonensis, connectens, osai, mandshuricus), cP1-5; acc6
___, Watari-garasu, (Northern Raven), Corvus corax (ssp kamtschaticus), uW1; accW2
Renjaku-ka, (Waxwings), Bombycillidae
___, Ki-renjaku, (Bohemian Waxwing), Bombycilla garrulus (ssp garrulus), fW1; uW2-4; rW5-6
___, Hi-renjaku, (Japanese Waxwing), Bombycilla japonica, uMW1-4; rW5-6
Shijukara-ka, (Tits and Chickadees), Paridae
___, Hi-gara, (Coal Tit), Periparus ater (ssp insularis), fP1-4
___, Kibara-gara, (Yellow-bellied Tit), Pardaliparus venustulus, acc2-4
___, Yama-gara, (Varied Tit), Sittiparus varius (ssp varius, sunsunpi, namiyei, amamii, orii [X]), fP1-2; cP3-5 (OSJ also recognizes ssp
yakushimensis)
___, Osuton-yama-gara (Owston's Tit), Sittiparus owstoni, ciP3 (s. Izu Islands) (OSJ lists as ssp of S. varius)
___, Orii-yama-gara (Iriomote Tit), Sittiparus olivaceus, cP5 (Ishigakejima, Iriomotejima)
___, Hashibuto-gara, (Marsh Tit), Poecile palustris (ssp hensoni), fP1
___, Ko-gara, (Willow Tit), Poecile montanus (ssp sachalinensis, restrictus), uP1; cP2-4
___, Ruri-gara, (Azure Tit), Cyanistes cyanus (ssp yenisseensis), acc1 (Rishirito Island Nov 1987) (OSJ lists as western ssp tianschanicus)
___,*Shiju-kara, (Cinereous Tit), Parus cinereous (ssp minor, amamiensis, okinawae, nigriloris), cP1-5
Tsurisu-gara-ka, (Penduline Tits), Remizidae
___, Tsurisu-gara, (Chinese Penduline Tit), Remiz consobrinus, rW2; uW3-5
Hige-gara-ka, (Bearded Reedling), Panuridae
___, Hige-gara, (Bearded Reedling), Panurus biarmicus (ssp russicus), acc2-4
Hibari-ka, (Larks), Alaudidae
U__, Taiwan-hibari, (Oriental Skylark), Alauda gulgula, acc5
___, Hibari, (Eurasian Skylark), Alauda arvensis (ssp pekinensis, lonnbergi, japonica), fSM1; fScM2; cP3-4; uW5
___, Hama-hibari, (Horned Lark), Eremophila alpestris (ssp flava), rMW1-4
___, Hime-kotenshi, (Greater Short-toed Lark), Calandrella brachydactyla (ssp longipennis), rM1-6
___, Kubiwa-kotenshi, (Bimaculated Lark), Melanocorypha bimaculata, accW3-5
___, Kotenshi, (Mongolian Lark), Melanocorypha mongolica, acc1-5 (Teurito May 2005; Tobishima Nov 2011; Koshikishima; Zamamamijima Mar
2012)
___, Ko-hibari, (Asian Short-toed Lark), Alaudala cheleensis (ssp cheleensis), acc1-5
Hiyodori-ka, (Bulbuls), Pycnonotidae
___, Hiyodori, (Brown-eared Bulbul), Hypsipetes amaurotis (ssp amaurotis, matchiae, ogawae, pryeri, stejnegeri, squamiceps, magnirostris,
borodinonis, nagamichii), cSuW1; cP2-6 (OSJ does not recognize ssp matchiae)
U__, Kuro-hiyodori, (Black Bulbul), Hypsipetes leucocephalus, acc5
___, Shirogashira, (Light-vented Bulbul), Pycnonotus sinensis (ssp orii), acc2-4 (some F); ciP5 (OSJ lists as P. s. sinensis)
Tsubame-ka, (Swallows and Martins), Hirundinidae
___, Taiwan-shodo-tsubame, (Grey-throated Martin), Riparia chinensis (ssp chinensis), acc5 (Okinawa Nov 1999; Yonaguni May 2000, Apr 2008;
Haterumajima Mar 2010) (OSJ lists as Brown-throated Martin, R, paludicola chinensis, now an African species)
___, Shodo-tsubame, (Sand Martin), Riparia riparia (ssp ijimae), ciS1; uM2-5; accM6
U__, Usushodo-tsubame, (Pale Martin), Riparia diluta, acc
U__, Midori-tsubame, (Tree Swallow), Tachycineta bicolor, acc1 (Cape Erinomisaki Oct 1962)
___, Ryukyu-tsubame, (Pacific Swallow), Hirundo javanica (ssp namiyei), acc4; ciP5 (OSJ lists as H. tahitica namiyei)
___, Tsubame, (Barn Swallow), Hirundo rustica (ssp gutturalis, saturata), uS1; cS2-4; rW3-6
U__, Nishi-iwa-tsubame, (Siberian House Martin), Delichon lagopodum, acc1-5 (OSJ lists as D. urbicum lagopodum)
___, Iwa-tsubame, (Asian House Martin), Delichon dasypus (ssp dasypus), ciS1-3; uiS4; riW3-4; rM5-6
___, Koshiaka-tsubame, (Eastern Red-rumped Swallow), Cecropis daurica (ssp japonica, striolata [U]), rS1; uiS2; fS3-4; rW4; rM5 (OSJ lists as
Red-rumped Swallow and lists ssp striolata as C. striolata in its Appendix B)
Uguisu-ka, (Cettia Bush Warblers and allies), Cettiidae
___, Uguisu, (Japanese Bush Warbler), Horornis diphone (ssp riukiuensis, cantans, restrictus, diphone), cS1; cP2-6 (OSJ also recognizes
ssp sakhalinensis; OSJ spells restrictus as restricta)
___, Chosen-uguisu, (Manchurian Bush Warbler), Horornis canturians (ssp canturians [U], borealis), accM1-3; rM4-5
___, Yabusame, (Asian Stubtail), Urosphena squameiceps, fS1-4; fM3-6; uW4-6
Enaga-ka, (Bushtits), Aegithalidae
___, Enaga, (Long-tailed Tit), Aegithalos caudatus (ssp caudatus, trivirgatus, kiusiuensis, magnus), cP1-4 (OSJ lists ssp caudatus as japonicus)
Mushikui-ka, (Leaf Warblers and allies), Phylloscopidae
___, Mori-mushikui, (Wood Warbler), Phylloscopus sibilatrix, acc1-3 (Hokkaido Oct 1991; Tobishima Oct 2006; Hegurajima Oct 1984)
U__, Bafu-mayu-mushikui, (Hume's Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus humei, acc
___, Kimayu-mushikui, (Yellow-browed Warbler), Phylloscopus inornatus, rM1-6; uM2rW2
___, Shisen-mushikui, (Chinese Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus yunnanensis, acc4 (Tokushima June-July 2016)
___, Karafuto-mushikui, (Pallas's Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus proregulus, accM1-5; uM2 (islands in Japan Sea)
U__, Moko-muji-sekka, (Yellow-streaked Warbler), Phylloscopus armandii, acc
___, Karafuto-muji-sekka, (Radde's Warbler), Phylloscopus schwarzi, accM1-5; uM2 (islands in Japan Sea)
U__, Kibara-mushikui, (Tickell's Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus affinis, acc
___, Muji-sekka, (Dusky Warbler), Phylloscopus fuscatus (ssp fuscatus), acc1-5; uM2 (islands in Japan Sea)
___, Kita-yanagi-mushikui, (Willow Warbler), Phylloscopus trochilus (ssp yakutensis), accM1-5
___, Chifuchafu, (Common Chiffchaff), Phylloscopus collybita (ssp tristis), accM1-5
___, Sendai-mushikui, (Eastern Crowned Warbler), Phylloscopus coronatus, cS1-4; cM2-5; rW4-5
___, Iijima-mushikui, (Ijima's Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus ijimae, ciS3 (Izu Islands); rM2-5
___, Tokara-mushikui, (Tokara Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus tokaraensis, ciS5 (Tokara Islands); rM2-5
___, Yanagi-mushikui, (Two-barred Warbler), Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus, acc1-2 (Teurito; Tobishima; Hegurajima May 2001)
U__, Nishi-yanagi-mushikui, (Greenish Warbler), Phylloscopus trochiloides, acc
___, Ezo-mushikui, (Sakhalin Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus borealoides, ciS1-4; uM2-6
___, Amuru-mushikui, (Pale-legged Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus tenellipes, rM3-4
___, Meboso-mushikui, (Japanese Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus xanthodryas, fS1-4; uM5
___, O-mushikui, (Kamchatka Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus examinandus, fMS1; uM2-5
___, Ko-mushikui, (Arctic Warbler), Phylloscopus borealis, accM2-3; rW5
Yoshikiri-ka, (Reed Warblers and allies), Acrocephalidae
___, O-yoshikiri, (Oriental Reed Warbler), Acrocephalus orientalis, uS1; cSM2-4; cMuW5; acc6
___, Ko-yoshikiri, (Black-browed Reed Warbler), Acrocephalus bistrigiceps, cSM1-4; rMW5
___, Suge-yoshikiri, (Sedge Warbler), Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, acc (Tsushima Sept 2012; Hokkaido Sept 2016; Tottori Sept 2018)
U__, Sesuji-ko-yoshikiri, (Speckled Reed Warbler), Acrocephalus sorghophilus, acc5 (Yonaguni Oct 2002)
___, Manshu-inada-yoshikiri, (Manchurian Reed Warbler), Acrocephalus tangorum, acc4 (Miyazaki Nov 2012)
U__, Inada-yoshikiri, (Paddyfield Warbler), Acrocephalus agricola, acc2 (Miyagi Nov 2005, Oct 2010; Hegurajima May 1992)
___, Yabu-yoshikiri, (Blyth's Reed Warbler), Acrocephalus dumetorum, acc1-5
___, Hashibuto-o-yoshikiri, (Thick-billed Warbler), Arundinax aedon (ssp rufescens), acc2-4
___, Hime-utai-mushikui, (Booted Warbler), Iduna caligata, acc3-5
Sennyu-ka, (Grassbirds and allies), Locustellidae
___, Ezo-sennyu, (Sakhalin Grasshopper Warbler), Helopsaltes amnicola, ciS1; uM2-5 (OSJ lists as genus Locustella)
___, O-sekka, (Marsh Grassbird), Helopsaltes pryeri (ssp pryeri), ciS2; uW2-4 (OSJ lists as genus Locustella)
___, Shiberia-sennyu, (Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler), Helopsaltes certhiola (ssp rubescens), accM1-5 (OSJ lists as genus Locustella)
___, Shima-sennyu, (Middendorff's Grasshopper Warbler), Helopsaltes ochotensis, cS1; uM2-5 (OSJ lists as genus Locustella)
___, Uchiyama-sennyu, (Styan's Grasshopper Warbler), Helopsaltes pleskei, rS2-4; rM5 (OSJ lists as genus Locustella)
___, Makino-sennyu, (Lanceolated Warbler), Locustella lanceolata (ssp hendersonii), ciS1; uiSM2; uM3-5
U__, Baikaru-ogi-sekka , (Baikal Bush Warbler), Locustella davidi, acc
Sekka-ka, (Cisticolas and allies), Cisticolidae
___, Sekka, (Zitting Cisticola), Cisticola juncidis (ssp brunniceps), uiS2; cP3-5; acc6
U__, Mamiha-uchiwadori, (Plain Prinia), Prinia inornata, acc
Zuguro-mushikui-ka, (Sylviid Babblers), Sylviidae
___, Ko-nodojiro-mushikui, (Lesser Whitethroat), Curruca curruca, acc1-4
U__, Nodojiro-mushikui, (Common Whitethroat), Curruca communis, acc
Daruma-enaga-ka, (Parrotbills and allies), Paradoxornithidae
U__, Daruma-enaga, (Vinous-throated Parrotbill), Suthora webbiana (ssp fulvicauda), acc2 (OSJ lists as genus Sinosuthora)
Mejiro-ka, (White-eyes), Zosteropidae
E__, Meguro, (Bonin White-eye), Apalopteron familiare (ssp familiare [X], hahasima), ciP6
___, Chosen-mejiro, (Chestnut-flanked White-eye), Zosterops erythropleurus, accM1-5
___, Mejiro, (Warbling White-eye), Zosterops japonicus (ssp japonicus, stejnegeri, alani, insularis, loochooensis, daitoensis), uiS1; cP2-6
Chimedori-ka, (Laughingthrushes), Leiothrichidae
U__, Mimijiro-chimedori, (White-eared Sibia), Heterophasia auricularis, acc
___, Soshicho, (Red-billed Leiothrix), Leiothrix lutea, F uPi2-4
___, Gabicho, (Chinese Hwamei), Garrulax canorus, F uPi2-4
___, Hige-gabicho, (Moustached Laughingthrush), Ianthocincla cineracea (ssp cinereiceps), F 4 (Shikoku)
___, Kaojiro-gabicho, (White-browed Laughingthrush), Pterorhinus sannio, F 2 (central Honshu)
___, Kaoguro-gabicho, (Masked Laughingthrush), Pterorhinus perspicillatus, F 2 (Tokyo; Gunma; Kanagawa; Chiba)
Kikuitadaki-ka, (Goldcrests and Kinglets), Regulidae
U__, Rubi-kikuitadaki, (Ruby-crowned Kinglet), Corthylio calendula acc (OSJ lists as genus Regulus)
___, Kikuitadaki, (Goldcrest), Regulus regulus (ssp japonensis), ciP1-2; cW2-5
Misosazai-ka, (Wrens), Troglodytidae
___, Misosazai, (Eurasian Wren), Troglodytes troglodytes (ssp dauricus [U], fumigatus, mosukei, ogawae), fP1-4; accW5 (OSJ also recognizes
ssp orii [X] from a single specimen, Daito Islands, 1938)
Goju-kara-ka, (Nuthatches), Sittidae
___, Goju-kara, (Eurasian Nuthatch), Sitta europaea (ssp asiatica, amurensis, clara, hondoensis, roseilia), ciP1-4 (OSJ does not list ssp
clara, hondoensis)
Kibashiri-ka, (Treecreepers), Certhiidae
___, Kibashiri, (Eurasian Treecreeper), Certhia familiaris (ssp daurica, japonica), uiP1-3; rP4
Mukudori-ka, (Starlings), Sturnidae
U__, Midori-karasu-modoki, (Asian Glossy Starling), Aplonis panayensis, acc5
___, Hakkacho, (Crested Myna), Acridotheres cristatellus (ssp cristatellus), F 2-4
___, Mori-hakka, (Javan Myna), Acridotheres javanicus, F 2, 5 (Tokyo, Yonagunijima)
___, Haiiro-hakka, (Bank Myna), Acridotheres ginginianus, F 2 (Tokyo)
___, Indo-hakka, (Common Myna), Acridotheres tristis (ssp tristis), F 2-5
___, Gin-mukudori, (Red-billed Starling), Spodiopsar sericeus, accM1-6; rW5
___, Mukudori, (White-cheeked Starling), Spodiopsar cineraceus, cS1; cP2-4; uW5-6
___, Hojiro-mukudori, (Siamese Pied Myna), Gracupica floweri, F 2 (Tokyo)
___, Shiberia-mukudori, (Daurian Starling), Agropsar sturninus, acc1-5
___, Ko-mukudori, (Chestnut-cheeked Starling), Agropsar philippensis, cS1-2; ciS3; fM4-5; acc6
___, Kara-mukudori, (White-shouldered Starling), Sturnia sinensis, accM1-6
___, Barairo-mukudori, (Rosy Starling), Pastor roseus, accM1-4, 6; rW5
___, Hoshi-mukudori, (Common Starling), Sturnus vulgaris (ssp poltaratskyi), acc1-3; rW4-5; acc6
Tsugumi-ka, (Thrushes), Turdidae
___, Haiiro-cha-tsugumi, (Grey-cheeked Thrush), Catharus minimus (ssp aliciae), acc2 (Hegurajima Oct 2004)
___, Tora-tsugumi, (White's Thrush), Zoothera aurea (ssp toratugumi), cS1-2; fP3-4, 6; uW5 (OSJ lists no ssp)
___, Ko-tora-tsugumi, (Scaly Thrush), Zoothera dauma (ssp iriomotensis), r6 (Iriomote, last record 1984) (OSJ lists as ssp of Z. dauma.
Minami-tora-tsugumi)
E__, O-tora-tsugumi, (Amami Thrush), Zoothera major, riP5 (Amami-Oshima & Kakeromajima) (OSJ lists as ssp of Z. dauma, Minami-tora-
tsugumi)
X__, Ogasawara-gabicho, (Bonin Thrush), Zoothera terrestris, (E P6) (last record 1885. OSJ lists as genus Cichlopasser)
___, Mamijiro, (Siberian Thrush), Geokichla sibirica (ssp davisoni), uiS1-2; uM3-5
___, Orenji-ji-tsugumi, (Orange-headed Thrush), Geokichla citrina, acc5 (Tairajima Apr 2013; Kumejima May 2014)
U__,*Chibettouta-tsugumi, (Chinese Thrush), Turdus mupinensis, acc5 (Ishigaki Feb 2024)
___, Uta-tsugumi, (Song Thrush), Turdus philomelos, acc1-4
___, Yadorigi-tsugumi, (Mistle Thrush), Turdus viscivorus, acc1-4
___, Kuro-utadori, (Chinese Blackbird), Turdus mandarinus (ssp mandarinus), acc1-5
___, Wakiaka-tsugumi, (Redwing), Turdus iliacus (ssp iliacus), accMW1-5
___, Kuro-tsugumi, (Japanese Thrush), Turdus cardis, fS1-2; uiS3-4; fM3-5; rW5
___, Kara-akahara, (Grey-backed Thrush), Turdus hortulorum, accM1-5
___, Mamicha-jinai, (Eyebrowed Thrush), Turdus obscurus, uM1; fM2-4; rW5-6
___, Shirohara, (Pale Thrush), Turdus pallidus, cM1-2; cW2-5; uW6
___, Akahara, (Brown-headed Thrush), Turdus chrysolaus (ssp orii, chrysolaus), cS1-2; uS3; cM1-5; cW3-5; uW6
E__, Akakokko, (Izu Thrush), Turdus celaenops, ciP3 (Izu & Tokara Islands); uW2-4
___, Nohara-tsugumi, (Fieldfare), Turdus pilaris, accMW1-3
___, Nodoguro-tsugumi, (Black-throated Thrush), Turdus atrogularis, accMW1-5
U__, Nodoaka-tsugumi, (Red-throated Thrush), Turdus ruficollis, accMW1-5
___, Tsugumi, (Dusky Thrush), Turdus eunomus, cMW1-6
___, Hachijo-tsugumi, (Naumann's Thrush), Turdus naumanni, uMW1-5
U__, Koma-tsugumi, (American Robin), Turdus migratorius, acc
Hitaki-ka, (Chats and Old World Flycatchers), Muscicapidae
___, Ezo-bitaki, (Grey-streaked Flycatcher), Muscicapa griseisticta, uSM1-2; uM3-5
___, Same-bitaki, (Dark-sided Flycatcher), Muscicapa sibirica (ssp sibirica), fiS1-3; uM3-4; rM5-6
___, Miyama-hitaki, (Ferruginous Flycatcher), Muscicapa ferruginea, accM3-5
___, Chamune-same-bitaki, (Brown-breasted Flycatcher), Muscicapa muttui, acc3 (Kanagawa Oct 2018)
___, Ko-same-bitaki, (Asian Brown Flycatcher), Muscicapa dauurica (ssp dauurica), fScM1-4; uM5
___, Munafu-hitaki, (Spotted Flycatcher), Muscicapa striata (ssp mongola), acc2 (Hegurajima Sept 2004)
U__, Futsuken-aohitaki, (Fujian Niltava), Niltava davidi, accM3 (Tsushima May 2023)
U__, Ko-chabara-oruri, (Rufous-bellied Niltava), Niltava sundara, acc
U__,*Chabara-oruri, (Taiwan Vivid Niltava), Niltava vivida, acc5 (Okinawa May 1989; Yonaguni Mar 1998) (OSJ lists as S. v. vivida)
___, Oruri, (Blue-and-white Flycatcher), Cyanoptila cyanomelana (ssp intermedia, cyanomelana), cS1-4; cM1-5; uM6
___, Rokusho-hitaki, (Verditer Flycatcher), Eumyias thalassinus, acc4-5 (also Tokyo Nov 2021)
U__, Muna-obi-mitsurin-hitaki, (Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher), Cyornis brunneatus, acc
___, Yoroppa-komadori, (European Robin), Erithacus rubecula, acc1-2
___, Ogawa-komadori, (Bluethroat), Luscinia svecica (ssp svecica), accMW1-6
U__, Kon-hitaki, (White-tailed Robin), Myiomela leucura, acc4 (1 record Danjo Islands; escapee?)
___, No-goma, (Siberian Rubythroat), Calliope calliope (ssp camtschatkensis), cS1; uS2; uM2-6; uW5; accW6 (OSJ does not identify to ssp)
U__, Munaguro-no-goma, (Chinese Rubythroat), Calliope tschebaiewi, acc (OSJ lists as C. pectoralis tschebaiewi)
___, Ko-ruri, (Siberian Blue Robin), Larvivora cyane (ssp nechaevi), uiS1-2; fS3-4; uM5
___, Komadori, (Japanese Robin), Larvivora akahige, fiS1-4; uW4-5 (OSJ lists as L.a. akahige)
E__, Tane-komadori, (Izu Robin), Larvivora tanensis, cP3 (OSJ lists as L. akahige tanensis)
E__, Akahige, (Ryukyu Robin), Larvivora komadori, acc4; cP5 (OSJ lists as Amami Robin and notes L. k. subrufus as a junior synonym)
E__, Honto-akahige, (Okinawa Robin), Larvivora namiyei, cP5 (Okinawajima, Iheyajima, Akashima, Gerumajima)
___, Shima-goma, (Rufous-tailed Robin), Larvivora sibilans, rM1-5
___, Mamijiro-ki-bitaki, (Yellow-rumped Flycatcher), Ficedula zanthopygia, accM1; rM2-4; accM5
U__, Kimune-bitaki, (Green-backed Flycatcher), Ficedula elisae, acc2-3
___, Ki-bitaki, (Narcissus Flycatcher), Ficedula narcissina, cSfM1-4; fM5-6
E__, Ryukyu-ki-bitaki, (Ryukyu Flycatcher), Ficedula owstoni, acc3-4, fMP5
___, Mugimaki, (Mugimaki Flycatcher), Ficedula mugimaki, rM1-5
___, Nishi-ojiro-bitaki, (Red-breasted Flycatcher), Ficedula parva, acc3-4
___, Ojiro-bitaki, (Taiga Flycatcher), Ficedula albicilla, rM1-5
___, Madara-hitaki, (European Pied Flycatcher), Ficedula hypoleuca (ssp sibirica), accM2-3 (Miyagi Oct 2007; Tobishima Oct 2015; Hegurajima Oct
1991)
___, Ruri-bitaki, (Red-flanked Bluetail), Tarsiger cyanurus, cMS1-4; uW3-6
___, Seaka-jo-bitaki, (Eversmann's Redstart), Phoenicurus erythronotus, acc1 (Rishirito I. Oct 2000)
U__, Ruribitai-jo-bitaki, (Blue-fronted Redstart), Phoenicurus frontalis, acc2 (Tobishima May 2011)
___, Kawa-bitaki, (Plumbeous Water Redstart), Phoenicurus fuliginosus, acc 1-4
___, Kuro-jo-bitaki, (Black Redstart), Phoenicurus ochruros (ssp rufiventris), acc1-5
___, Shirobitai-jo-bitaki, (Common Redstart), Phoenicurus phoenicurus (ssp phoenicurus), acc2 (Hegurajima Nov 1998, Oct 1999, May 2011)
___, Jo-bitaki, (Daurian Redstart), Phoenicurus auroreus (ssp auroreus), cMW1-5; rW6
___, Hime-isohiyo, (White-throated Rock Thrush), Monticola gularis, acc2-3
___, Koshijiro-isohiyodori, (Common Rock Thrush), Monticola saxatilis, acc3 (Shizuoka May 1982; Tsushima May 2015)
___, Isohiyodori, (Blue Rock Thrush), Monticola solitarius (ssp pandoo, philippensis), uiS1; cP2-6
___, Yamazaki-hitaki, (Grey Bush Chat), Saxicola ferreus, acc2 (Sea of Japan islands), 5
___, Mamijiro-no-bitaki, (Whinchat), Saxicola rubetra, acc2-5 (Kanagawa Oct 2019; Hegurajima Sept 2009; Okinawa Sept 1998)
___, Kuro-no-bitaki, (Pied Bush Chat), Saxicola caprata, accMW5
U__, O-nobitaki, (White-throated Bush Chat), Saxicola insignis, acc
___, No-bitaki, (Amur Stonechat), Saxicola stejnegeri, cS1; fS2-3; fM4; fW5; accW6
___, Hashiguro-hitaki, (Northern Wheatear), Oenanthe oenanthe (ssp oenanthe), accM1-6
___, Inaba-hitaki, (Isabelline Wheatear), Oenanthe isabellina, accMW1-5
___, Sabaku-hitaki, (Desert Wheatear), Oenanthe deserti (ssp oreophila), accMW2-6
___, Seguro-sabaku-hitaki, (Pied Wheatear), Oenanthe pleschanka, accM1-3
Kawagarasu-ka, (Dippers), Cinclidae
___, Kawagarasu, (Brown Dipper), Cinclus pallasii (ssp pallasii), fP1-4; acc5
Suzume-ka, (Old World Sparrows), Passeridae
___, Nyunai-suzume, (Russet Sparrow), Passer cinnamomeus (ssp rutilans), uiS1-2; uW3-4; rW5
___, Suzume, (Eurasian Tree Sparrow), Passer montanus (ssp dybowskii [U], saturatus), cP1-5
___, Ie-suzume, (House Sparrow), Passer domesticus (ssp domesticus), acc1-3
Hataoridori-ka, (Weavers and Widowbirds), Ploceidae
___, Men-hataoridori, (Lesser Masked Weaver), Ploceus intermedius, F 2 (Chiba; Ibaraki)
___, O-kinrancho, (Southern Red Bishop), Euplectes orix, F 3-4 (Fukushima; Ibaraki; Shizuoka; Kyoto)
Kaedecho-ka, (Waxbills, Munias and allies), Estrildidae
___, Buncho, (Java Sparrow), Padda oryzivora, F ciP2-4 (Tokyo; Osaka; Hyogo; Ibaraki; Fukuoka)
___, Shima-kinpara, (Scaly-breasted Munia), Lonchura punctulata (ssp topela), F ciP5
___, Koshijiro-kinpara, (White-rumped Munia), Lonchura striata, F ciP5 (Okinawajima)
___, Ginpara, (Tricolored Munia), Lonchura malacca, F 2,5 (Tokyo; Hyogo; Ibaraki; Okinawa; Miyako)
___, Kinpara, (Chestnut Munia), Lonchura atricapilla, F ciP2-5
___, Hekicho, (White-headed Munia), Lonchura maja, F 2,4 (Tokyo; Hyogo; Ibaraki; Tokushima)
___, Hoaka-kaedecho, (Orange-cheeked Waxbill), Estrilda melpoda, F 2 (Tokyo)
___, Kaedecho, (Black-rumped Waxbill), Estrilda troglodytes, F 2 (Tokyo)
___, Benisuzume, (Red Avadavat), Amandava amandava, F cP2-4
Tennincho-ka, (Indigobirds and Whydahs), Viduidae
___, Hoojaku, (Long-tailed Paradise Whydah), Vidua paradisaea, F 2 (Tokyo)
Iwahibari-ka, (Accentors), Prunellidae
___, Iwahibari, (Alpine Accentor), Prunella collaris (ssp erythropygia), acc1; ciP2-3; rW4
___, Yamahibari, (Siberian Accentor), Prunella montanella, accW1-4
___, Kayakuguri, (Japanese Accentor), Prunella rubida, fiP1-4
Sekirei-ka, (Wagtails and Pipits), Motacillidae
___, Iwami-sekirei, (Forest Wagtail), Dendronanthus indicus, accM1; rMS3-4; rW5; accW6
___, Nishi-tsumenaga-sekirei, (Western Yellow Wagtail), Motacilla flava (ssp beema, leucocephala [U]) acc4 (Nagasaki May 2014)
___, Tsumenaga-sekirei, (Eastern Yellow Wagtail), Motacilla tschutschensis (ssp plexa [U], tschutschensis, macronyx, taivana), riS1; rM2-5; uW5;
accW6
___, Kigashira-sekirei, (Citrine Wagtail), Motacilla citreola (ssp citreola, calcarata), accM1-4; accMW5-6
___, Ki-sekirei, (Grey Wagtail), Motacilla cinerea (ssp cinerea), cS1-4; cW3-5; accW6
___, Haku-sekirei, (White Wagtail), Motacilla alba (ssp alba, personata [U], baicalensis [U], ocularis, lugens, leucopsis, alboides), cS1; cP2-4;
cMW4-5; uW6 (OSJ also lists ssp "persica" [U], a synonym for personata [vide Avibase])
E__, Seguro-sekirei, (Japanese Wagtail), Motacilla grandis, uS1; ciP2-4; uW5
___, Mamijiro-tahibari, (Richard's Pipit), Anthus richardi, accMW1-6
___, Ko-mamijiro-tahibari, (Blyth's Pipit), Anthus godlewskii, acc1-5
U__, Muji-tahibari, (Tawny Pipit), Anthus campestris, acc
___, Makiba-tahibari, (Meadow Pipit), Anthus pratensis, acc3-5
___, Yoroppa-binzui, (Tree Pipit), Anthus trivialis (ssp trivialis), acc2-5
___, Binzui, (Olive-backed Pipit), Anthus hodgsoni (ssp yunnanensis, hodgsoni), cS1-4; uW3-5; accW6
___, Sejiro-tahibari, (Pechora Pipit), Anthus gustavi (ssp gustavi, menzbieri [U]), rM1-6
___, Usubeni-tahibari, (Rosy Pipit), Anthus roseatus, acc4 (Fukuoka Jan-Apr 2009)
___, Muneaka-tahibari, (Red-throated Pipit), Anthus cervinus, uM1-4; uW5; acc6
___, Tahibari, (Siberian Pipit), Anthus japonicus, cM1-2; cW3-6 (OSJ lists as Buff-bellied Pipit, A. rubescens japonicus)
U__, Amerika-tahibari, (American Pipit), Anthus rubescens, acc (Okinawa Jan 1985) (OSJ lists as A. r. rubescens)
U__, Mizu-tahibari, (Water Pipit), Anthus spinoletta (ssp blakistoni), acc4-5
Atori-ka, (Finches and Euphonias), Fringillidae
___, Zuao-atori, (Eurasian Chaffinch), Fringilla coelebs (ssp coelebs), acc1 (Rishirito Apr 1990)
___, Atori, (Brambling), Fringilla montifringilla, cMrW1; cMW2-5; accW6
___, Shime, (Hawfinch), Coccothraustes coccothraustes (ssp coccothraustes [U], japonicus), cSuW1; uScW2; cMW3-4; uW5-6
___, Ko-ikaru, (Chinese Grosbeak), Eophona migratoria (ssp migratoria), accW1; uiM2-5; uW3-4; accW6
___, Ikaru, (Japanese Grosbeak), Eophona personata (ssp personata), fS1-2; fP3-4; rW5-6
___, Ginzan-mashiko, (Pine Grosbeak), Pinicola enucleator (ssp kamtschatkensis, sakhalinensis), uiP1; accW2-3
___, Uso, (Eurasian Bullfinch), Pyrrhula pyrrhula (ssp cineracea, cassinii, griseiventris, rosacea), fP1-2; fW3-4; accW5
___, Hagi-mashiko, (Asian Rosy Finch), Leucosticte arctoa (ssp brunneonucha), fiWrS1; uiW2-4
___, Aka-mashiko, (Common Rosefinch), Carpodacus erythrinus (ssp grebnitskii), rMaccW1-5
X__, Ogasawara-mashiko, (Bonin Grosbeak), Carpodacus ferreorostris, (E P6)
___, Beni-mashiko, (Siberian Long-tailed Rosefinch), Carpodacus sibiricus (ssp sanguinolentus), cS1; rSciW2; riW3-4; accW6
___, O-mashiko, (Pallas's Rosefinch), Carpodacus roseus (ssp portenkoi), uW1-2; acc3-5
___, Kawara-hiwa, (Oriental Greenfinch), Chloris sinica (ssp ussuriensis [U], kawarahiba, minor), cSuW1; cP2-6
___, Ogasawara-kawara-hiwa (Bonin Greenfinch), Chloris kittlitzi, u6 (Ogasawara & Iwo Islands) (OSJ lists as C. sinica kittlitzi)
___, Beni-hiwa, (Redpoll), Acanthis flammea (ssp flammea, exilipes, hornemanni), uiW1-2; rW3-4; acc5-6 (OSJ lists as Common Redpoll and
ssp hornemanni as separate species, Ko-beni-hiwa, Arctic Redpoll, A. hornemanni exilipes, accW1-2)
___, Isuka, (Red Crossbill), Loxia curvirostra (ssp japonica), uMWrS1-2; accMW3-6
___, Naki-isuka, (Two-barred Crossbill), Loxia leucoptera (ssp bifasciata), rW1-2; accW3
U__, Goshiki-hiwa, (European Goldfinch), Carduelis carduelis, acc2
___, Ma-hiwa, (Eurasian Siskin), Spinus spinus, uS1-2; fMW1-6
Tsumenaga-hojiro-ka, (Longspurs and Snow Buntings) Calcariidae
___, Tsumenaga-hojiro, (Lapland Longspur), Calcarius lapponicus (ssp coloratus), rMW1; accW2-5
___, Yuki-hojiro, (Snow Bunting), Plectrophenax nivalis (ssp vlasowae, townsendi), uiW1-2; acc3-5
Hojiro-ka, (Buntings), Emberizidae
U__, Renjaku-nojiko, (Crested Bunting), Emberiza lathami, acc5 (Iriomote May 1987)
___, Ki-aoji, (Yellowhammer), Emberiza citrinella (ssp erythrogenys), accW2-4
___, Shiraga-hojiro, (Pine Bunting), Emberiza leucocephalos (ssp leucocephalos), rMW1-5
___, Hojiro, (Meadow Bunting), Emberiza cioides (ssp castaneiceps [U], ciopsis), cSrW1; cP2-4; rW5-6
___, Iwaba-hojiro, (Grey-necked Bunting), Emberiza buchanani, accM2-3
___, Zuao-hojiro, (Ortolan Bunting), Emberiza hortulana, acc3-5
___, Shirohara-hojiro, (Tristram's Bunting), Emberiza tristrami, acc1; rMW2-5
___, Hoaka, (Chestnut-eared Bunting), Emberiza fucata (ssp fucata), ciS1-4; fMW3-4; rMW5
___, Ko-hoaka, (Little Bunting), Emberiza pusilla, rMW1-5; accW6
___, Kimayu-hojiro, (Yellow-browed Bunting), Emberiza chrysophrys, acc1; rMW2-4; acc5
___, Kashiradaka, (Rustic Bunting), Emberiza rustica, cMW1-4; rW5-6 (OSJ lists as ssp E. r. latifascia)
___, Miyama-hojiro, (Yellow-throated Bunting), Emberiza elegans (ssp elegans), uMrW1-2; uP3; fMW4-5; acc6
___,*Shima-aoji, (Yellow-breasted Bunting), Emberiza aureola (ssp ornata), rS1; accS2; accM2-6
___, Shima-nojiko, (Chestnut Bunting), Emberiza rutila, accMW1-5
___, Zuguro-chakincho, (Black-headed Bunting), Emberiza melanocephala, accMW1-5
___, Chakincho, (Red-headed Bunting), Emberiza bruniceps, accM (some Japan Sea island records)
___, Nojiko, (Yellow Bunting), Emberiza sulphurata, acc1; riS2-3; rMW3-5
___, Shiberia-aoji, (Black-faced Bunting), Emberiza spodocephala (ssp spodocephala), uM (Japan sea islands)
___, Aoji, (Masked Bunting), Emberiza personata, rS1; cP2; cMW3-5; acc6
___, Kuroji, (Grey Bunting), Emberiza variabilis, ciS1-2; fW2-4; rW5
___, Shiberia-jurin, (Pallas's Reed Bunting), Emberiza pallasi (ssp pallasi, polaris), accM1; rM2; rW3-4
___, Ko-jurin, (Ochre-rumped Bunting), Emberiza yessoensis (ssp yessoensis), accS1; uiS2; uiW3-4
___, O-jurin, (Common Reed Bunting), Emberiza schoeniclus (ssp pyrrhulina), fSrW1-2; ciW3-5
Gomafu-suzume-ka, (New World Sparrows), Passerellidae
___, Gomafu-suzume, (Sooty Fox Sparrow), Passerella unalaschcensis, accW1-2 (Hokkaido Feb 1985; Tochigi Nov 1935; Kanagawa Jan 2010) (OSJ
lists as P. iliaca unalaschcensis)
U__, Yuki-himedori, (Dark-eyed Junco), Junco hyemalis, acc
___, Miyama-shitodo, (White-crowned Sparrow), Zonotrichia leucophrys (ssp gambelii), accW1-4
___, Kigashira-shitodo, (Golden-crowned Sparrow), Zonotrichia atricapilla, accW1-3
___, Sabanna-shitodo, (Savannah Sparrow), Passerculus sandwichensis (ssp sandwichensis), accW1-5
___, Uta-suzume, (Song Sparrow), Melospiza melodia, acc3 (Kanagawa Nov 2017; Wakayama Oct 2019; Mishima I. May 2007)
Amerikamushikui-ka, (New World Warblers), Parulidae
___,*Kaoguro-amerika-mushikui, (Common Yellowthroat), Geothlypis trichas (ssp campicola), acc2 (Ibaraki Feb-Apr 2017)
___, Kizuta-amerika-mushikui, (Myrtle Warbler), Setophaga coronata (ssp coronata), acc2 (Kanagawa Jan-Apr 2010) (OSJ lists as Yellow-rumped
Warbler)
U__, Uiruson-amerika-mushikui, (Wilson's Warbler), Cardellina pusilla, acc2 (Hegurajima Oct 1991)
Fukincho-ka , (Tanagers and allies) Thraupidae
___, Kokancho, (Red-crested Cardinal), Paroaria coronata, F 2 (Saitama, Tokyo, Osaka)
FOOTNOTES (*):
* Shiroago-yotaka (Savanna Nightjar), Caprimulgus affinis (ssp stictomus). First Japan record photographed 9 Jan 2024 by Kazuki Takeshita in Yomitan Village, Okinawa. Not yet recognized by OSJ. ryukyushimpo.jp/news/national/entry-2728245.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1706041332
* Ryukyu-ao-bato, (Ryukyu Green Pigeon), Treron permagnus and *Zuaka-ao-bato, (Taiwan Green Pigeon), Treron formosae are confounded in OSJ 8th edition under entry for Treron formosae, Whistling Green Pigeon.
* Seikei, (Grey-headed Swamphen), Porphyrio poliocephalus. Previous sightings may have been of Purple Swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio (17 Oct 2023, Ishigakijima) or Philippine Swamphen, Porphyrio pulverulentus, since split.
* Chibetto-medai-chidori, Tibetan Sand Plover, and * Shiberia-medai-chidori, Siberian Sand Plover. OSJ 8th edition confounds the IOC taxonomy of these two species under listing as Medai-chidori, Siberian Sand Plover, Charadrius mongolus.
*O-sorihashi-shigi, (Bar-tailed Godwit), Limosa lapponica. IOC 14.2 does not include a ssp anadyrensis mentioned in the OSJ 8th edition text entry.
* Higashishina-ajisashi, (Chinese Crested Tern), Thalasseus bernsteini. 19 Oct 2018, Miyakojima. Photographed by Vladimir Dinets.
* Amerika-umisuzume (Cassin's Auklet) Ptychoramphus aleuticus. One photographed on 19 March 2005 from Ooarai-Tomakomai ferry by Masao Fukagawa. (fide Yoshiki Watabe, 2005)
* Ahodori, (Short-tailed Albatross), Phoebastria albatrus consists of two cryptic species. The species breeding on the Senkaku Islands is Phoebastria albatrus sensu stricto, while the species breeding on Torishima Island remains unnamed.
* Mankusu-mizunagidori (Manx Shearwater) Puffinus puffinus. "One seen at Gotenba seashore, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, several times from the middle of May to 13 July 2004. The bird often flew around a shop at the shore in the night and ran against the sheet over the shop. It was captured and released several times. I saw it and took photos on 11 July. It was identified as P. bannermani (Ogasawara-mizunagidori), but now several birders including me believe that it was P. puffinus and the first Asian record. It has not been published yet, but a paper is being prepared." (fide Atsunori Fukuda, 2005)
* Hawai-seguro-mizunagidori, (Newell's Shearwater), Puffinus newelli, acc6 (Chichijima Nov 2006). This record may refer instead to Rapa Shearwater, Puffinus myrtae, split from Newell's in 2018.
* Hime-mizunagidori (Little Shearwater) Puffinus assimilis. One captured on Hahajima, Ogasawara, Tokyo, on 7 April 1997 (Hiraoka and Chiba, the Ornithological Society of Japan 1997 meeting). Another captured on Chichijima, Ogasawara, Tokyo, on 3 January 2005. It died later and is preserved in the Institute of Boninology. Photos can be seen at the following HP (in Japanese): http://www.ogasawara.or.jp/ibo/topic_f.html (fide Atsunori Fukuda, 2005). [Compiler's note: To my knowledge, specimen has not been identified to subspecies. Subspecies (now species) elegans, Subantarctic Shearwater, was split from Little in 2017.]
* Toki (Crested Ibis) Nipponia nippon. Reintroduced onto Sado Island in experimental numbers December 2008. The first wild-born young were reported in April 2013.
* Amerika-haiiro-chuuhi (Northern Harrier) Circus hudsonius. Teruaki Morioka (1999) identified the harrier of which Mr. Hirozo Maki took a photo in mid-January 1997 in Bekkai-cho, Hokkaido, as Circus hudsonius. The photo appeared in Morioka (1999), Maki (1998), and Maki and Onishi (2000). This bird was a male adult. Morioka (1999) also suggested that the harrier of which he took photos on 17 January 1982 in Nabeta, Aichi Prefecture, should be identified as Circus hudsonius. The same photo also appeared in Morioka et al. (1995), and Morioka also suggested in this book that the bird had characters of hudsonius. This bird was a juvenile. References: Maki, H. 1998, Birds of Prey in Japan, Heibon-sha, Tokyo (in Japanese). Maki, H. and Onishi, T. 2000, A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Japan 590. Heibon-sha, Tokyo (in Japanese). Morioka, T., Kanouchi, T., Kawata, T. and Yamagata, N. 1995, The Birds of Prey in Japan (in Japanese with some English). Morioka, T. 1999, "Study of Ssp. of Hen Harrier in North America", Birder 13(6): 66-69, 105 (in Japanese). (fide Yoshiki Watabe, June 2006)
* Usu-haiiro-chuhi (Pallid Harrier) Circus macrourus. It was said that a Pallid Harrier had been recorded with a photo at Ochiishi-misaki, Hokkaido on 3 January 1984. However, Mr. Teruaki Morioka identified it as a Hen Harrier, as (1) the pattern of the bird's face had been delicate and paler than Pallid Harrier, and (2) the length of p5 had been seen to be the same length or longer than the length of p2. Reference: Nihon Yacho no Kai Yacho-kiroku Iinkai 1989. The Birds of First Record in Japan, Yacho 54(1): 38-43. (fide Yoshiki Watabe, 2005)
* Himehairo-chuhi (Montagu's Harrier) Circus pygargus. One recorded at Izu-numa, Miyagi-ken on 4 March 1967, but without photos. The record was published in Yacho 32(8):15. (fide Yoshiki Watabe, 2005)
*Himaraya-fukuro, (Himalayan Owl). Strix nivicolum ma. OSJ 8th lists as Mori-fukuro, S. aluco ma and Japanese name is referrable to Tawny Owl, S. aluco, but that species has no subspecies ma, which belongs to S. nivicolum. On geographical range, Himalayan Owl, Himaraya-fukuro (ヒマラヤフクロウ) is more likely than Tawny Owl; however, this Checklist must remain indecisive without access to the original sighting information.
*Miyako-shobin, (Guam Kingfisher), Todiramphus cinnamominus. OSJ 8th lists as Miyako Island Kingfisher, T. miyakoensis. However, IOC 14.2 now regards this as a doubtfully valid taxon; it is relegated to a note under the IOC's T. cinnamominus entry.
*Kawari-sankocho, ("Asian Paradise Flycatcher"), Terpsiphone paradisi sensu lato. It is unclear from this brief entry in the OSJ 8th edition's Appendix B to what group of species this unaccepted sighting might refer.
* Zukin-garasu (Hooded Crow) Corvus cornix. 31 May 2010. Sano M, Nakajima F, Odaya Y & Umegaki Y, 2018, The first record of Hooded Crow Corvus cornix for Japan, on Yonaguni Island, Okinawa Prefecture. Jpn J Ornithol 67: 259–262.
* Parus cinereus and Parus minor were previously split from P. major as two species: Cinereous Tit and Japanese Tit. but genetic analyses suggest that the Parus major complex may be better interpreted as comprising two species: East Asian P. cinereus (cinereus + minor) which forms a sister clade to Palearctic P. major (major + bokharensis). "Cinereous Tit" is tentatively assigned as the English name for the lumped species. (IOC)
* Chibettouta-tsugumi, (Chinese Thrush), Turdus mupinensis. Photographed 11 February 2024 (https://seabeans.net/42087/?fbclid=IwAR0m_tE0rGy_PWKq0IQ9U0XE8ghPS4aStDjd_8p-Kxa_mUFdVS1DnPk3Tik).
* Chabara-oruri (Taiwan Vivid Niltava). Two records from Okinawa, but may have been escapees. One male captured at Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture, on 2 May 1989 ("A Check-list of the Birds of Okinawa Prefecture with Notes on Recent Status including Hypothetical Records", Whirter et al., 1996, Bulletin of the Okinawa Prefectural Museum 22:33-152). "I saw one adult male at Sonai, Yonagunijima, Okinawa Prefecture, on 24 March 1998; a photo taken on a later day is in A Guide to the Wild Birds of Okinawa (Okinawa Bird Study Society, 2002, published by Shinpou-shuppan)". (fide Atsunori Fukuda, 2005)
* Shima-aoji (Yellow-breasted Bunting) Emberiza aureola. Dramatic decline in numbers throughout range.
* Kaoguro-amerikamushilui, (Common Yellowthroat), Geothlypis trichas. 26 February to 23 April 2017. Fukuda A & Odaya Y, 2018, The first record of Common Yellowthroat Geothlypis trichas for Japan, in Ibaraki Town, Higashi-Ibaraki County, Ibaraki Prefecture. Jpn J Ornithol 67: 253–258.
AD HOC CHECKLIST COMMITTEE: Neil Davidson, Charles Harper, † Richard Klim, Denis Lepage, Sean Minns, Nial Moores
Kamo-ka, (Ducks, Geese and Swans), Anatidae
___, Ryukyu-gamo, (Lesser Whistling Duck), Dendrocygna javanica, acc5 (Okinawa 1963)
___, Koku-gan, (Brant Goose), Branta bernicla (ssp nigricans), uiW1-4; acc5
___, Ao-gan, (Red-breasted Goose), Branta ruficollis, acc; (2 records: Hokkaido Feb-Apr 2020, Miyagi, Oct 2019–Feb 2020)
___, Kanada-gan, (Canada Goose), Branta canadensis (ssp parvipes), acc1 (Introduced moffitti eradicated Dec 2015)
___, Shiju-kara-gan, (Cackling Goose), Branta hutchinsii (ssp leucopareia, minima, taverneri [U]), rW1-2; acc3-5
___, Indo-gan, (Bar-headed Goose), Anser indicus, acc2-5
___, Mikado-gan, (Emperor Goose), Anser canagicus, acc1-2 (Hokkaido Oct 2017; Miyagi Nov 1964–Feb 1965)
___, Haku-gan, (Snow Goose), Anser caerulescens (ssp caerulescens, atlanticus [U]), rW1-4
___, Haiiro-gan, (Greylag Goose), Anser anser (ssp rubirostris), rW1-5
___, Sakatsura-gan, (Swan Goose), Anser cygnoides, rW1-4; acc5
___, O-hishikui, (Taiga Bean Goose), Anser fabalis (ssp middendorffii), ciW1-4; acc5
___, Hishikui, (Tundra Bean Goose), Anser serrirostris (ssp rossicus, serrirostris), uiW1-4; acc5-6 (OSJ lists as ssp of A. fabalis)
___, Ma-gan, (Greater White-fronted Goose), Anser albifrons (ssp albifrons, gambelli [U]), ciW1-4; acc5-6
___, Karigane, (Lesser White-fronted Goose), Anser erythropus, rM1; rW2-5
___, Kokucho, (Black Swan), Cygnus atratus, Fi1-4
___, Kobu-hakucho, (Mute Swan), Cygnus olor, F ciP1-4 (old wild records)
___, Naki-hakucho, (Trumpeter Swan), Cygnus buccinator, acc1-2
___, Ko-hakucho, (Tundra Swan), Cygnus columbianus (ssp columbianus [Amerika-hakucho, Whistling Swan], bewickii), M1; ciW2; acc3-6
___, O-hakucho, (Whooper Swan), Cygnus cygnus, ciW1-4; acc5-6
___, Tsukushi-gamo, (Common Shelduck), Tadorna tadorna, acc1-3, 5; ciW4
___, Aka-tsukushi-gamo, (Ruddy Shelduck), Tadorna ferruginea, acc1-2, 5; rW3-4
X __, Kammuri-tsukushi-gamo, (Crested Shelduck), Tadorna cristata, (rW1-2) (last record Oct 1822)
___, Oshidori, (Mandarin Duck), Aix galericulata, uiS1-5; uiW2-5; acc6
___, Nankin-oshi, (Cotton Pygmy Goose), Nettapus coromandelianus (ssp coromandelianus), acc3-5
___, Tomoe-gamo, (Baikal Teal), Sibirionetta formosa, acc1, 6; uiW2-5
___, Shimaaji, (Garganey), Spatula querquedula, uMrW1-6
___, Mikazuki-shimaaji, (Blue-winged Teal), Spatula discors, acc3 (Aichi, Gifu Jan-Feb 1996)
___, Hashibiro-gamo, (Northern Shoveler), Spatula clypeata, fMW1-5; rW6
___, Oka-yoshi-gamo, (Gadwall), Mareca strepera (ssp strepera), uS1; fW2-4; r5-6
___, Yoshi-gamo, (Falcated Duck), Mareca falcata, fiS1; fW1-5
___, Hidori-gamo, (Eurasian Wigeon), Mareca penelope, cM1-2; ciW2-5; acc6
___, Amerika-hidori, (American Wigeon), Mareca americana, rW2-5
___, Akanodo-karugamo, (Philippine Duck), Anas luzonica, acc5 (Ikemajima Apr 2016; Yonagunijima Mar 1987, Apr 2005)
___, Karu-gamo, (Eastern Spot-billed Duck), Anas zonorhyncha, uS1, 6; cP2-5
___, Ma-gamo, (Mallard), Anas platyrhynchos (ssp platyrhynchos), fS1-2; cMW1-6
U__, Amerika-gamo, (American Black Duck), Anas rubripes, acc
___, Onaga-gamo, (Northern Pintail), Anas acuta, cW1-4; uW5-6
___, Ko-gamo, (Eurasian Teal), Anas crecca, cWrS1-5; uW6 (OSJ lumps this and A. carolinensis as Green-winged Teal, C. crecca ssp crecca,
carolinensis)
___, Amerika-ko-gamo, (Green-winged Teal), Anas carolinensis, accW1-6
___, Akahashi-hajiro, (Red-crested Pochard), Netta rufina, accW2-5
___, O-hoshi-hajiro, (Canvasback), Aythya valisineria, accW1-6
___, Amerika-hoshi-hajiro, (Redhead), Aythya americana, accW2 (Tokyo Jan 1985)
___, Hoshi-hajiro, (Common Pochard), Aythya ferina, rS1; cW1-4; rW6
___, Aka-hajiro, (Baer's Pochard), Aythya baeri, rW3-4; accW1-2, 5
___, Mejiro-gamo, (Ferruginous Duck), Aythya nyroca, accW1-5
___, Kubiwa-kinkuro, (Ring-necked Duck), Aythya collaris, accW1-4
___, Kinkuro-hajiro, (Tufted Duck), Aythya fuligula, cMW1-4; uW5-6
___, Suzu-gamo, (Greater Scaup), Aythya marila (ssp nearctica), cW1-4; uW5-6
___, Ko-suzu-gamo, (Lesser Scaup), Aythya affinis, accW1-5
___, Ko-kewata-gamo, (Steller's Eider), Polysticta stelleri, uiW1; accW2-3
___, Kewata-gamo, (King Eider), Somateria spectabilis, accW1-2
U__, Hon-kewata-gamo, (Common Eider), Somateria mollissima, accW1
___, Shinori-gamo, (Harlequin Duck), Histrionicus histrionicus, cW1-2; rW3-6
___, Aranami-kinkuro, (Surf Scoter), Melanitta perspicillata, accW1-2
U__, Yoroppa-birodo-kinkuro, (Velvet Scoter), Melanitta fusca, acc
___, Amerika-birodo-kinkuro, (White-winged Scoter), Melanitta deglandi, accW1-2 (Photographed Nemuro, Hokkaido 26 Feb 2012)
___, Birodo-kinkuro, (Stejneger's Scoter), Melanitta stejnegeri, cW1; rW2-4
___, Kuro-gamo, (Black Scoter), Melanitta americana, cW1; fW2; uW3-4; acc6
___, Kori-gamo, (Long-tailed Duck), Clangula hyemalis, cW1; uW2; acc3-4
___, Hime-hajiro, (Bufflehead), Bucephala albeola, accW1-2
___, Hojiro-gamo, (Common Goldeneye), Bucephala clangula (ssp clangula), fW1-2; uW3-4; acc5
U__, Kita-hojiro-gamo, (Barrow's Goldeneye), Bucephala islandica, acc2
___, Miko-aisa, (Smew), Mergellus albellus, fiW1-2; rW3-5
___, Ogi-aisa, (Hooded Merganser), Lophodytes cucullatus, acc (Hokkaido Jan-May 1997; Tottori Jan 2017)
___, Kawa-aisa, (Common Merganser), Mergus merganser (ssp merganser, orientalis), rS1; ciW1-2; uW3-4; acc5
___, Umi-aisa, (Red-breasted Merganser), Mergus serrator, fW1-2; uW3-4; acc5-6
___, Korai-aisa, (Scaly-sided Merganser), Mergus squamatus, accW1-5
GALLIFORMES
Hauzuraka, (New World Quail), Odontophoridae
___, Korin-uzura, (Northern Bobwhite), Colinus virginianus, F 2-4
Kiji-ka, (Pheasants and allies), Phasianidae
___, Ezo-raicho, (Hazel Grouse), Tetrastes bonasia (ssp vicinitas), uiP1
___, Raicho, (Rock Ptarmigan), Lagopus muta (ssp japonica), uiP2-3
___, Yamadori, (Copper Pheasant), Syrmaticus soemmerringii (ssp scintillans, subrufus, intermedius, soemmerringii, ijimae), F1; uP2-4
___, Tairiku-kiji, (Common Pheasant), Phasianus colchicus (ssp karpowi), FciP1-5
___, Kiji, (Green Pheasant), Phasianus versicolor (ssp robustipes, tohkaidi, tanensis, versicolor), fP2-4; F5-6
___, Indo-kujaku, (Indian Peafowl), Pavo cristatus, FPi5
___, Kojukei, (Chinese Bamboo Partridge), Bambusicola thoracicus, FcP2-4 (introduced Kanagawa 1919)
___, Tekkei, (Taiwan Bamboo Partridge), Bambusicola sonorivox, FP3-4 (introduced Kobe 1933)
___, Uzura, (Japanese Quail), Coturnix japonica, uiS1-2; uiMW2-5
CAPRIMULGIFORMES
Yotaka-ka, (Nightjars), Caprimulgidae
___, Yotaka, (Grey Nightjar), Caprimulgus jotaka (ssp jotaka), fiS1-4; rM5-6
U__,*Shiroago-yotaka, (Savanna Nightjar), Caprimulgus affinis, acc6 (Okinawa Jan 2024)
APODIFORMES
Amatsubame-ka, (Swifts), Apodidae
U__, Himaraya-anatsubame, (Himalayan Swiftlet), Aerodramus brevirostris, acc3-5
U__, Muji-anatsubame, (Uniform Swiftlet), Aerodramus vanikorensis, acc
U__, Jawa-anatsubame, (Edible-nest Swiftlet), Aerodramus fuciphagus germani, acc
___, Hario-amatsubame, (White-throated Needletail), Hirundapus caudacutus (ssp caudacutus), fS1-2; rM3-6
___, Kurobitai-hario-amatsubame, (Silver-backed Needletail), Hirundapus cochinchinensis, acc5
U__, Yoroppa-amatsubame, (Common Swift), Apus apus (ssp pekinensis), acc5
___, Amatsubame, (Pacific Swift), Apus pacificus (ssp pacificus, kanoi), ciS1-4; rM5-6 (OSJ retains old ssp name kurodae for kanoi)
___, Hime-amatsubame, (House Swift), Apus nipalensis (ssp nipalensis), uiP2-6 (OSJ lists as ssp kuntzi of Taiwan)
OTIDIFORMES
Nogan-ka, (Bustards), Otididae
___, Nogan, (Great Bustard), Otis tarda (ssp dybowskii), accW1-5
___, Hime-nogan, (Little Bustard), Tetrax tetrax, acc4 (Fukuoka Jan 1940, Oct 2011)
CUCULIFORMES
Kakko-ka, (Cuckoos), Cuculidae
___, Banken, (Lesser Coucal), Centropus bengalensis (ssp lignator), acc4-5
___, Kammuri-kakko, (Chestnut-winged Cuckoo), Clamator coromandus, acc2-6
U__, Kuroshiro-kammuri-kakko, (Jacobin Cuckoo), Clamator jacobinus, acc5 (Iriomote 1997)
___, Oni-kakko, (Asian Koel), Eudynamys scolopaceus, acc2-5
___, Kiji-kakko, (Pacific Long-tailed Cuckoo), Urodynamis taitensis, acc2 (Chiba May 2008)
___, Hime-kakko, (Plaintive Cuckoo), Cacomantis merulinus, acc3-5
U__, Ochu-kakko, (Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo), Surniculus lugubris, acc4-5
___, O-juichi, (Large Hawk-Cuckoo), Hierococcyx sparverioides, acc4-5
___, Juichi, (Northern Hawk-Cuckoo), Hierococcyx hyperythrus, uS1-4; acc5-6
___, Hototogisu, (Lesser Cuckoo), Cuculus poliocephalus, fS1-5; M6
___, Seguro-kakko, (Indian Cuckoo), Cuculus micropterus (ssp micropterus), acc2-5
___, Tsutsudori, (Oriental Cuckoo), Cuculus optatus, fS1-4; M5-6
___, Kakko, (Common Cuckoo), Cuculus canorus (ssp canorus), cS1-4; M5-6
PTEROCLIFORMES
Sakei-ka, (Sandgrouse), Pteroclididae
___, Sakei, (Pallas's Sandgrouse), Syrrhaptes paradoxus, acc2-5
COLUMBIFORMES
Hato-ka, (Pigeons and Doves), Columbidae
___, Kawara-bato/Do-bato, (Rock Dove), Columba livia, F cP1-6
U__, Korai-bato, (Hill Pigeon), Columba rupestris, acc
___, Hime-mori-bato, (Stock Dove), Columba oenas, acc2-5
___, Karasu-bato, (Black Wood Pigeon), Columba janthina (ssp janthina, nitens, stejnegeri), uiP2-6
X__, Ogasawara-karasu-bato, (Bonin Wood Pigeon), Columba versicolor, (E P6)
X__, Ryukyu-karasu-bato, (Ryukyu Wood Pigeon), Columba jouyi, (E P5)
___, Kiji-bato, (Oriental Turtle Dove), Streptopelia orientalis (ssp orientalis, stimpsoni), cS1; cP2-5; uW6
___, Shirako-bato, (Eurasian Collared Dove), Streptopelia decaocto, F? uiP2-5
___, Beni-bato, (Red Collared Dove), Streptopelia tranquebarica (ssp humilis), acc1-4; rMW5
U__, Kanoko-bato, (Spotted Dove), Spilopelia chinensis (ssp chinensis), acc (OSJ lists as genus Streptopelia)
U__, Onaga-bato, (Philippine Cuckoo-Dove), Macropygia tenuirostris, acc
___, Kin-bato, (Common Emerald Dove), Chalcophaps indica (ssp indica), uiP5 (OSJ lists as ssp yamashinai)
___, Ao-bato, (White-bellied Green Pigeon), Treron sieboldii (ssp sieboldii), fiS1-2; uP3-4; uW5-6
E__,*Ryukyu-ao-bato, (Ryukyu Green Pigeon), Treron permagnus (ssp permagnus, medioximus), fP4-5 (OSJ lists as ssp of T. formosae)
___,*Zuaka-ao-bato, (Taiwan Green Pigeon), Treron formosae (ssp formosae), acc5 (Yaeyama Islands) (OSJ lists as Whistling Green Pigeon,
ssp permagnus, medioximus; T. f. formosae is referred to as Taiwan-zuaka-ao-bato)
___, Kuroago-hime-aobato, (Black-chinned Fruit Dove), Ptilinopus leclancheri (ssp taiwanus), acc5 (Iriomote Aug 2004)
GRUIFORMES
Kuina-ka, (Rails, Crakes and Coots), Rallidae
___, Kuina, (Brown-cheeked Rail), Rallus indicus, uiS1-2; uiP3; uiW4-5
___, Uzura-kuina, (Corn Crake), Crex crex, acc3-6 (Kyoto Oct 2010; Chichijima Sept 2012)
___, Minami-kuina, (Slaty-breasted Rail), Lewinia striata, acc3-5
E__, Yambaru-kuina, (Okinawa Rail), Hypotaenidia okinawae, fiP5 (n. Okinawajima)
U__, Komon-kuina, (Spotted Crake), Porzana porzana, acc (Okinawa Nov 2008)
___, Ban, (Common Moorhen), Gallinula chloropus (ssp chloropus), uS1; cS2; fP3-6
___, O-ban, (Eurasian Coot), Fulica atra (ssp atra), uiS1; ciP2; uiW3-6
U__,*Seikei, (Grey-headed Swamphen), Porphyrio poliocephalus, acc (OSJ lists as P. porphyrio)
___, Shima-kuina, (Swinhoe's Rail), Coturnicops exquisitus, rMW1-5
___, Hi-kuina, (Ruddy-breasted Crake), Zapornia fusca (ssp phaeopyga, erythrothorax), cS1-2; cSuW3-4; cP5
___, Korai-kuina, (Band-bellied Crake), Zapornia paykullii, acc1,5
___, Hime-kuina, (Baillon's Crake), Zapornia pusilla (ssp pusilla), uiS1-2; rMW3-6
___, O-kuina, (Slaty-legged Crake), Rallina eurizonoides (ssp sepiaria), rP5
X__, Mamijiro-kuina, (White-browed Crake), Poliolimnus cinereus, (P6) (OSJ recognizes ssp brevipes)
___, Tsuru-kuina, (Watercock), Gallicrex cinerea, rM1-4, 6; cP5
___, Shirohara-kuina, (White-breasted Waterhen), Amaurornis phoenicurus (ssp phoenicurus), acc1-4, 6; cP5
Tsuru-ka, (Cranes), Gruidae
___, Sodeguro-zuru, (Siberian Crane), Leucogeranus leucogeranus, accMW1-5
___, Kanada-zuru, (Sandhill Crane), Antigone canadensis (ssp canadensis), accW1-4, 6
___, Mana-zuru, (White-naped Crane), Antigone vipio, ciW4; acc1-3,5
___, Aneha-zuru, (Demoiselle Crane), Grus virgo, acc1-4
___, Tancho, (Red-crowned Crane), Grus japonensis, ciP1; acc2-5
___, Kuro-zuru, (Common Crane), Grus grus, accW1-5 (OSJ recognizes ssp lilfordi)
___, Nabe-zuru, (Hooded Crane), Grus monacha, acc1-2, 5-6; ciW3-4
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Kaitsuburi-ka, (Grebes), Podicipedidae
___, Kaitsuburi, (Little Grebe), Tachybaptus ruficollis (ssp poggei), cS1; cP2-6 (OSJ also lists ssp T. r. kyunikyonis, Daito-kaitsuburi)
___, Akaeri-kaitsuburi, (Red-necked Grebe), Podiceps grisegena (ssp holbollii), uS1; fW1-4; acc5
___, Kammuri-kaitsuburi, (Great Crested Grebe), Podiceps cristatus (ssp cristatus), uS1-2; cW2-6
___, Mimi-kaitsuburi, (Horned Grebe), Podiceps auritus (ssp auritus), uW1-4; acc5
___, Hajiro-kaitsuburi, (Black-necked Grebe), Podiceps nigricollis (ssp nigricollis), fW1-4; rW5-6
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Furamingo-ka (Flamingos), Phoenicopteridae
U__, O-furamingo, (Greater Flamingo), Phoenicopterus roseus, acc
CHARADRIIFORMES
Mifu-uzura-ka, (Buttonquail), Turnicidae
U__, Chosen-mifu-uzura, (Yellow-legged Buttonquail), Turnix tanki, acc
___, Mifu-uzura, (Barred Buttonquail), Turnix suscitator (ssp okinavensis), acc4; fP5
Miyakodori-ka, (Oystercatchers), Haematopodidae
___, Miyakodori, (Eurasian Oystercatcher), Haematopus ostralegus (ssp osculans), rMW1-4; uMW5; acc6
Seitaka-shigi-ka, (Stilts and Avocets), Recurvirostridae
___, Seitaka-shigi, (Black-winged Stilt), Himantopus himantopus, rM1-2, 4; riS3; uW5; acc6 (small P population Tokyo)
___, Osutoraria-seitaka-shigi, (Pied Stilt), Himantopus leucocephalus, acc2-5
___, Kuroeri-seitaka-shigi, (Black-necked Stilt), Himantopus mexicanus (ssp mexicanus), F 3
___, Sorihashi-seitaka-shigi, (Pied Avocet), Recurvirostra avosetta, acc1; rW2-6
Chidori-ka, (Plovers), Charadriidae
___, Daizen, (Grey Plover), Pluvialis squatarola, fM1-5; uiW2-5; uW6
___, Yoroppa-munaguro, (European Golden Plover), Pluvialis apricaria, acc 2-5
___, Munaguro, (Pacific Golden Plover), Pluvialis fulva, cM1-5; uW3-4; cW5-6
U__, Amerika-munaguro, (American Golden Plover), Pluvialis dominica, acc2-5 (Honshu; Okinawa Sept 1986)
___, Kobashi-chidori, (Eurasian Dotterel), Eudromias morinellus, accM1-5
___, Hajiro-ko-chidori, (Common Ringed Plover), Charadrius hiaticula (ssp tundrae), rM1; rW2-5; acc6
___, Mizukaki-chidori, (Semipalmated Plover), Charadrius semipalmatus, acc2-3
___, Ko-chidori, (Little Ringed Plover), Charadrius dubius (ssp curonicus), cS1-4; cMuW3; cMcW4-5; uW6
___, Ikaru-chidori, (Long-billed Plover), Charadrius placidus, uS1; fS2; fiP3-4; rMW5; uW6
___, Ta-geri, (Northern Lapwing), Vanellus vanellus, fM1-2; ciW3-5; acc6
___, Keri, (Grey-headed Lapwing), Vanellus cinereus, acc1, 6; uiS2; fP3; r4-5; acc6
___, O-chidori, (Oriental Plover), Anarhynchus veredus, accMW1-5 (OSJ lists as genus Charadrius)
___,*Chibetto-medai-chidori, (Tibetan Sand Plover), Anarhynchus atrifrons, acc (Fukuoka 1990s; Chiba Aug 1957) (OSJ lists as
Charadrius mongolus)
___,*Shiberia-medai-chidori, (Siberian Sand Plover), Anarhychus mongolus (ssp mongolus, stegmanni), cM1-6; accW2-3; ciW4-5; acc6
(OSJ lists as Charadrius mongolus)
___, O-medai-chidori, (Greater Sand Plover), Anarhynchus leschenaultii, rM1-2; uM3-5; uW5; acc6 (OSJ lists as genus Charadrius)
___, Shiro-chidori, (Kentish Plover), Anarhynchus alexandrinus (ssp alexandrinus, nihonensis), cMS1-5; ciW2-5; uW6 (OSJ lists as genus
Charadrius)
Tama-shigi-ka, (Painted-snipes), Rostratulidae
___, Tama-shigi, (Greater Painted-snipe), Rostratula benghalensis, accS1; uiMP2-5
Renkaku-ka, (Jacanas), Jacanidae
___, Renkaku, (Pheasant-tailed Jacana), Hydrophasianus chirurgus, acc1-5
Shigi-ka, (Sandpipers and Snipes), Scolopacidae
___, Harimomo-chushaku, (Bristle-thighed Curlew), Numenius tahitiensis, accM1-6
___, Chushaku-shigi, (Eurasian Whimbrel), Numenius phaeopus (ssp variegatus), cM1-5; uW4-6
___, Koshaku-shigi, (Little Curlew), Numenius minutus, accM1-2; rM3-6
___, Horoku-shigi, (Far Eastern Curlew), Numenius madagascariensis, fM1-5; uW3-6
X__, Shirohara-chushaku-shigi, (Slender-billed Curlew), Numenius tenuirostris, acc3 (old records) (considered globally extinct 2024)
___, Daishaku-shigi, (Eurasian Curlew), Numenius arquata (ssp orientalis), fM1-5; ciW3-6
___,*O-sorihashi-shigi, (Bar-tailed Godwit), Limosa lapponica (ssp menzbieri, baueri), fM1-5; uW5-6
___, Oguro-shigi, (Black-tailed Godwit), Limosa limosa (ssp melanuroides), fM1-5; uW5-6
___, Amerika-oguro-shigi, (Hudsonian Godwit), Limosa haemastica, acc4 (Saga May 2007)
___, Shiberia-ohashi-shigi, (Asian Dowitcher), Limnodromus semipalmatus, rM1-5
___, Ohashi-shigi, (Long-billed Dowitcher), Limnodromus scolopaceus, rM1-2; rMW3-6
___, Amerika-ohashi-shigi, (Short-billed Dowitcher), Limnodromus griseus, accM2-3 (Kanagawa Sep 1982; Shizuoka Aug 1987; Tokushima Aug
1987)
___, Ko-shigi, (Jack Snipe), Lymnocryptes minimus, accM1; accMW2-5
___, Yama-shigi, (Eurasian Woodcock), Scolopax rusticola, uS1-2; uMW3-5
E__, Amami-yama-shigi, (Amami Woodcock), Scolopax mira, fP5 (Amami & Okinawa Islands)
___, Ao-shigi, (Solitary Snipe), Gallinago solitaria (ssp japonica), uMW1-2; rW3-4; acc5-6
___, Chu-ji-shigi, (Swinhoe's Snipe), Gallinago megala, rM1; uM2-5; rW5; accW6
___, Hario-shigi, (Pin-tailed Snipe), Gallinago stenura, rM1-3; uW4-5; accW6
___, O-ji-shigi, (Latham's Snipe), Gallinago hardwickii, cS1; rS2; rM1-6
___, Ta-shigi, (Common Snipe), Gallinago gallinago (ssp gallinago), cM1; cMW2-5; rM6
___, Amerika-hireashi-shigi, (Wilson's Phalarope), Phalaropus tricolor, accM3 (Aichi May 1985, July 1986)
___, Haiiro-hireashi-shigi, (Red Phalarope), Phalaropus fulicarius, uM1-5
___, Akaeri-hireashi-shigi, (Red-necked Phalarope), Phalaropus lobatus, cM1-6
___, Sorihashi-shigi, (Terek Sandpiper), Xenus cinereus, uM1-6; rW4-6
___, Iso-shigi, (Common Sandpiper), Actitis hypoleucos, cMS1-3; cMW3-6
___, Amerika-iso-shigi, (Spotted Sandpiper), Actitis macularius, acc1 (Hokkaido May 2003)
___, Kusa-shigi, (Green Sandpiper), Tringa ochropus, uM1; fMW2-5; acc6
___, Kiashi-shigi, (Grey-tailed Tattler), Tringa brevipes, cM1-5; uW5-6
___, Meriken-kiashi-shigi, (Wandering Tattler), Tringa incana, rMW1-6
___, Ko-aoashi-shigi, (Marsh Sandpiper), Tringa stagnatilis, uM1-4; cMuW5-6
___, Takabu-shigi, (Wood Sandpiper), Tringa glareola, cM1-5; uW4-5; accW6
___, Akaashi-shigi, (Common Redshank), Tringa totanus (ssp ussuriensis), uS1; uM1-6; uW5
___, Ko-kiashi-shigi, (Lesser Yellowlegs), Tringa flavipes, accM1; accMW2-6
___, Karafuto-aoashi-shigi, (Nordmann's Greenshank), Tringa guttifer, rM1-5
___, Tsuru-shigi, (Spotted Redshank), Tringa erythropus, cM1-5; uW4-5; rW6
___, Aoashi-shigi, (Common Greenshank), Tringa nebularia, cM1-6; rW4; uW5-6
___, O-kiashi-shigi, (Greater Yellowlegs), Tringa melanoleuca, accM1; accMW2-5
___, Kyojo-shigi, (Ruddy Turnstone), Arenaria interpres (ssp interpres), cM1-5; uW5-6
___, Oba-shigi, (Great Knot), Calidris tenuirostris, uM1-5
___, Ko-oba-shigi, (Red Knot), Calidris canutus (ssp rogersi), uM1-5; acc6
___, Erimaki-shigi, (Ruff), Calidris pugnax, uMrW1-6
___, Kiriai, (Broad-billed Sandpiper), Calidris falcinellus (ssp sibirica), uM1-2; rM3-6
___, Uzura-shigi, (Sharp-tailed Sandpiper), Calidris acuminata, fM1-5; uW6
___, Ashinaga-shigi, (Stilt Sandpiper), Calidris himantopus, accM1-3,6
___, Saru-hama-shigi, (Curlew Sandpiper), Calidris ferruginea, uM1-3; rM4-6
___, Ojiro-tonen, (Temminck's Stint), Calidris temminckii, uM1-5; rW3-5
___, Hibari-shigi, (Long-Toed Stint), Calidris subminuta, uM1-5; uiW4-6
___, Tonen, (Red-necked Stint), Calidris ruficollis, cM1-6; uiW4-6
___, Hera-shigi, (Spoon-billed Sandpiper), Calidris pygmaea, rM1-5; accW5
___, Komon-shigi, (Buff-breasted Sandpiper), Calidris subruficollis, accM1-6
___, Miyubi-shigi, (Sanderling), Calidris alba, cM1-5; fiW3-6
___, Hama-shigi, (Dunlin), Calidris alpina (ssp sakhalina, actites [U], kistchinski [U], arcticola), cM1; cMW2-5; uW6
___, Chishima-shigi, (Rock Sandpiper), Calidris ptilocnemis (ssp quarta), rMW1; accW2
___, Hime-uzura-shigi, (Baird's Sandpiper), Calidris bairdii, accM1-5
___, Yoroppa-tonen, (Little Stint), Calidris minuta, accM1-5
___, Koshijiro-uzura-shigi, (White-rumped Sandpiper), Calidris fuscicollis, accM1-2
___, Amerika-uzura-shigi, (Pectoral Sandpiper), Calidris melanotos, rM1-5; acc6
___, Hime-hama-shigi, (Western Sandpiper), Calidris mauri, accM1-5
U__, Hire-ashi-tonen, (Semipalmated Sandpiper), Calidris pusilla, acc
Tsubame-chidori-ka, (Coursers and Pratincoles), Glareolidae
___, Tsubame-chidori, (Oriental Pratincole), Glareola maldivarum, rM1; uM2-5; riS3-5; rM6
Kamome-ka, (Gulls and Terns), Laridae
___, Shiro-ajisashi, (Blue-billed White Tern), Gygis candida, acc1-5; r6
___, Kuro-ajisashi, (Brown Noddy), Anous stolidus (ssp pileatus), accM1; rM2-4; ci5-6 (OSJ also lists ssp pullus)
___, Hime-kuro-ajisashi, (Black Noddy), Anous minutus (ssp marcusi), acc3; riMS5-6
___, Haiiro-ajisashi, (Blue Noddy), Anous ceruleus (ssp saxatilis), acc6 (2 old records only)
___, Koshijiro-ajisashi, (Aleutian Tern), Onychoprion aleuticus, r1; acc2-4
___, Seguro-ajisashi, (Sooty Tern), Onychoprion fuscatus (ssp nubilosus, oahuensis), acc1-4; ciS5-6
___, Mamijiro-ajisashi, (Bridled Tern), Onychoprion anaethetus (ssp antarcticus, anaethetus), acc1-4, 6; ciS5
___, Nanyo-mamijiro-ajisashi, (Spectacled Tern), Onychoprion lunatus, acc6 (old records only)
___, Ko-ajisashi, (Little Tern), Sternula albifrons (ssp sinensis), acc1, 6; fiS2-5
___, Amerika-ko-ajisashi, (Least Tern), Sternula antillarum (ssp athalassos), accS2 (Ibaraki July 2014, July 2016)
___, Hashibuto-ajisashi, (Gull-billed Tern), Gelochelidon nilotica (ssp affinis), acc1; rS2-5
___, Oni-ajisashi, (Caspian Tern), Hydroprogne caspia, accM1; accMW2-4; rM5
___, Kurohara-ajisashi, (Whiskered Tern), Chlidonias hybrida (ssp hybrida), rM1;uM2-6
___, Hashiguro-kurohara-ajisashi, (Black Tern), Chlidonias niger (ssp niger, surinamensis), acc2-5
___, Hajiro-kurohara-ajisashi, (White-winged Tern), Chlidonias leucopterus, rM1-2; uM3-6
___, Kyoku-ajisashi, (Arctic Tern), Sterna paradisaea, acc1-4
___, Ajisashi, (Common Tern), Sterna hirundo (ssp minussensis, longipennis), cM1-6
___, Eriguro-ajisashi, (Black-naped Tern), Sterna sumatrana (ssp sumatrana), acc1-4; ciS5
___, Beni-ajisashi, (Roseate Tern), Sterna dougallii (ssp bangsi), acc2-3; r4; ciS5
___, Bengaru-ajisashi, (Lesser Crested Tern), Thalasseus bengalensis, acc3 (Shizuoka July 1998)
___, O-ajisashi, (Greater Crested Tern), Thalasseus bergii (ssp cristatus), acc2-4; uiMS5-6
U__,*Higashishina-ajisashi, (Chinese Crested Tern), Thalasseus bernsteini, acc5 (Miyakojima May 2018)
___, Hime-kamome, (Little Gull), Hydrocoloeus minutus, acc1-2
___, Hime-kubiwa-kamome, (Ross's Gull), Rhodostethia rosea, accW1-2
___, Mitsuyubi-kamome, (Black-legged Kittiwake), Rissa tridactyla (ssp tridactyla [U], pollicaris), cMW1-2; rW3-5
___, Akaashi-mitsuyubi-kamome, (Red-legged Kittiwake), Rissa brevirostris, accW1-2
___, Zoge-kamome, (Ivory Gull), Pagophila eburnea, accW1-2
___, Kubiwa-kamome, (Sabine's Gull), Xema sabini, accW2 (Miyagi Nov 1909; Aichi Nov 1975)
___, Zuguro-kamome, (Saunders's Gull), Saundersilarus saundersi, acc1; rW2-3; uiW4-5
___, Hashiboso-kamome, (Slender-billed Gull), Chroicocephalus genei, acc4 (Fukuoka winters of 1984–1990)
___, Bonaparuto-kamome, (Bonaparte's Gull), Chroicocephalus philadelphia, acc1-3
U__, Gin-kamome, (Silver Gull), Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae, acc6 (Ishigakijima June 2021)
___, Yuri-kamome, (Black-headed Gull), Chroicocephalus ridibundus, cMuW1-2; cW3-4; uW5-6
___, Chagashira-kamome, (Brown-headed Gull), Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus, acc2 (Ibaraki, Chiba May 2002)
___, Warai-kamome, (Laughing Gull), Leucophaeus atricilla, acc2-3,6
___, Amerika-zuguro-kamome, (Franklin's Gull), Leucophaeus pipixcan, acc2-3, 5-6
___, O-zuguro-kamome, (Pallas's Gull), Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus, accW4-5
___, Gobi-zukin-kamome, (Relict Gull), Ichthyaetus relictus, acc2-3 (Kanagawa Jan 1985; Osaka Sep-Oct 1984; Tottori Feb-Mar 2016)
___, Umineko, (Black-tailed Gull), Larus crassirostris, ciS1; cW2-6
___, Kamome, (Common Gull), Larus canus (ssp heinei [U], kamtschatschensis), ciMW1-2; fiW3-4; acc5-6
U__, Ko-kamome, (Short-billed Gull), Larus brachyrhynchus, acc (Chiba Feb 1987) (OSJ lists as L. canus brachyrhynchus)
U__, Obi-hashi-kamome, (Ring-billed Gull), Larus delawarensis, acc2
U__, Kiashi-seguro-kamome / Kasupia-kamome (Caspian Gull), Larus cachinnans, accW2-4
___, Seguro-kamome, (Vega Gull), Larus vegae, fMW1; cW2-4; rW5-6 (OSJ lists as L. vegae vegae)
___, Mongoru-kamome, (Mongolian Gull), Larus mongolicus, acc1-5 (OSJ lists as L. vegae mongolicus)
___, Shiro-kamome, (Glaucous Gull), Larus hyperboreus (ssp pallidissimus, barrovianus [U]), cW1; uW2-4; acc5-6
___, Nishi-seguro-kamome, (Lesser Black-backed Gull), Larus fuscus (ssp graellsii [U], intermedius [U], heuglini, barabensis [U]), accMW1-4
(OSJ includes mention of "taimyrensis" under this species)
U__, Karuforunia-kamome, (California Gull), Larus californicus (ssp californicus), acc2
U__, Amerika-seguro-kamome, (American Herring Gull), Larus smithsonianus, acc2
___, Washi-kamome, (Glaucous-winged Gull), Larus glaucescens, ciWrS1; rW2-4; acc5
___, O-seguro-kamome, (Slaty-backed Gull), Larus schistisagus, ciP1; cW2; uW3-4; r5-6
___, Aisurando-kamome, (Iceland Gull), Larus glaucoides (ssp glaucoides, kumlieni, thayeri), rW1-2; accW3
Tozoku-kamome-ka, (Skuas), Stercorariidae
___, Shirohara-tozoku-kamome, (Long-tailed Jaeger), Stercorarius longicaudus (ssp pallescens), uM1-6
___, Kuro-tozoku-kamome, (Parasitic Jaeger), Stercorarius parasiticus, uM1-6
___, Tozoku-kamome, (Pomarine Jaeger), Stercorarius pomarinus, cMW1-6
___, O-tozoku-kamome, (South Polar Skua), Stercorarius maccormicki, rM1-6
Umisuzume-ka, (Auks), Alcidae
___, Utou, (Rhinoceros Auklet), Cerorhinca monocerata, ciS1-2; cW1-3; uW4
___, Etopirika, (Tufted Puffin), Fratercula cirrhata, rP1; rW2
___, Tsunomedori, (Horned Puffin), Fratercula corniculata, uP1; rW2
U__,*Amerika-umisuzume, (Cassin's Auklet), Ptychoramphus aleuticus, acc (Hokkaido July 2013; Osaka July 2014)
___, Ko-umisuzume, (Least Auklet), Aethia pusilla, fW1; uW2; acc3-4
___, Shirahige-umisuzume, (Whiskered Auklet), Aethia pygmaea, rW1; accW2
___, Etorofu-umisuzume, (Crested Auklet), Aethia cristatella, cW1; accW2
___, Umiomu, (Parakeet Auklet), Aethia psittacula, rW1-2
___, Madara-umisuzume, (Long-billed Murrelet), Brachyramphus perdix, uW1-2; accW3-5
U__, Kobashi-umisuzume, (Kittlitz's Murrelet), Brachyramphus brevirostris, acc1
U__, Hajiro-umibato, (Black Guillemot), Cepphus grylle, acc1
___, Keimafuri, (Spectacled Guillemot), Cepphus carbo, uiP1; rW2; acc3
___, Umibato, (Pigeon Guillemot), Cepphus columba (ssp snowi, kaiurka), fW1; rW2-3
___, Ohashi-umigarasu, (Razorbill), Alca torda (ssp torda, islandica [U]), acc (Japan Sea 1833)
___, Hime-umisuzume, (Little Auk), Alle alle, acc1-5
___, Hashibuto-umigarasu, (Thick-billed Murre), Uria lomvia (ssp arra), fW1; rW2
___, Umigarasu, (Common Murre), Uria aalge (ssp inornata), rS1; uW1-2
___, Umisuzume, (Ancient Murrelet), Synthliboramphus antiquus (ssp antiquus), cW1-2; rW3-5
E__, Kammuri-umisuzume, (Japanese Murrelet), Synthliboramphus wumizusume, uW1-5; uiS3-5
U__, Seguro-umisuzume, (Guadalupe Murrelet), Synthliboramphus hypoleucus, acc
PHAETHONTIFORMES
Nettaicho-ka, (Tropicbirds), Phaethontidae
___, Akao-nettaicho, (Red-tailed Tropicbird), Phaethon rubricauda (ssp melanorhynchos), acc2-4; uS5-6
___, Shirao-nettaicho, (White-tailed Tropicbird), Phaethon lepturus (ssp dorotheae), acc2-5; uS6
GAVIIFORMES
Abi-ka, (Loons), Gaviidae
___, Abi, (Red-throated Loon), Gavia stellata, cW1-2; uW3-5
___, Ohamu, (Black-throated Loon), Gavia arctica (ssp viridigularis), fW1-2; uW3-5
___, Shiroeri-ohamu, (Pacific Loon), Gavia pacifica, cW1-2; uW3-5; acc6
___, Hashiguro-abi, (Common Loon), Gavia immer, acc1 (Hokkaido Apr 2003, Apr 2012)
___, Hashijiro-abi, (Yellow-billed Loon), Gavia adamsii, rW1-2; accW3-4
PROCELLARIIFORMES
Ashinaga-umitsubame-ka, (Austral Storm Petrels) Oceanitidae
___, Ashinaga-umitsubame, (Wilson's Storm Petrel), Oceanites oceanicus (ssp exasperatus), acc2,6
U__, Hime-ashinaga-umitsubame, (Grey-backed Storm Petrel), Garrodia nereis, acc (Torishima Sept 2001)
U__, Shirohara-umitsubame, (White-bellied Storm Petrel), Fregetta grallaria, acc (Aug 2005)
Ahodori-ka, (Albatrosses), Diomedeidae
U__, Watari-ahodori, (Snowy Albatross), Diomedea exulans, acc
___, Ko-ahodori, (Laysan Albatross), Phoebastria immutabilis, cM1-6; breeds 5-6
___, Kuroashi-ahodori, (Black-footed Albatross), Phoebastria nigripes, cSuW1-4; cW5-6
___,*Ahodori, (Short-tailed Albatross), Phoebastria albatrus, rW1-6 (breeds Torishima, Nakodojima & Senkaku Islands)
Umitsubame-ka, (Northern Storm Petrels), Hydrobatidae
___, Haiiro-umitsubame, (Fork-tailed Storm Petrel), Hydrobates furcatus (ssp furcatus), rMW1-2; acc3-6
___, Hime-kuro-umitsubame, (Swinhoe's Storm Petrel), Hydrobates monorhis, uS2-5
___, Kuro-umitsubame, (Matsudaira's Storm Petrel), Hydrobates matsudairae, acc2-5; ci6
___, Koshijiro-umitsubame, (Leach's Storm Petrel), Hydrobates leucorhous (ssp leucorhous), ciS1; uM2-6
___, Kuro-koshijiro-umitsubame, (Band-rumped Storm Petrel), Hydrobates castro, acc1; uS2-3; acc4-5
___, Osuton-umitsubame, (Tristram's Storm Petrel), Hydrobates tristrami, cS2-4; ciW2-6
U__, Ko-umitsubame, (Least Storm Petrel), Hydrobates microsoma, acc (OSJ lists as genus Oceanodroma)
Mizunagidori-ka, (Petrels and Shearwaters), Procellariidae
___, Furuma-kamome, (Northern Fulmar), Fulmarus glacialis (ssp rodgersii), cW1-2; acc3-4
U__, Madarafuruma-kamome, (Pintado Petrel), Daption capense, acc2
___, Hajiro-mizunagidori, (Providence Petrel), Pterodroma solandri, rW1-2, 6
U__, Usuhajiro-mizunagidori, (Murphy's Petrel), Pterodroma ultima, acc (1999)
U__, Bamyuda-mizunagidori, (Bermuda Petrel), Pterodroma cahow, acc
___, O-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Juan Fernandez Petrel), Pterodroma externa, acc2-6
U__, Banuatsu-mizunagidori, (Vanuatu Petrel), Pterodroma occulta, acc
___, Kawari-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Kermadec Petrel), Pterodroma neglecta, acc2-6
U__, Herarudo-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Herald Petrel), Pterodroma heraldica, acc (5-6 Sept 1998) (OS lists as P. arminjoniana heraldica)
___, Hawai-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Hawaiian Petrel), Pterodroma sandwichensis, acc2 (Iwate Sept 1976; Izu Islands July 2015)
___, Madara-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Mottled Petrel), Pterodroma inexpectata, acc2-4
___, Kubiwa-shirohara-mizunagidori, (White-necked Petrel), Pterodroma cervicalis, acc2 (sea records indistinguishable from P. occulta)
___, Haguro-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Black-winged Petrel), Pterodroma nigripennis, acc1-2, 6
___, Shirohara-mizunagidori, (Bonin Petrel), Pterodroma hypoleuca, acc1-5; fiW 6
U__, Hajiro-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Cook's Petrel), Pterodroma cookii, acc (Aug 2004)
___, Hime-shirohara-mizunagidori, (Stejneger's Petrel), Pterodroma longirostris, r2; acc3-5
___, O-mizunagidori, (Streaked Shearwater), Calonectris leucomelas, cS; u1; uW2-6
___, Onaga-mizunagidori, (Wedge-tailed Shearwater), Ardenna pacifica, acc2-5; ciP6 (OSJ lists as ssp A. p. cuneata)
___, Minami-onaga-mizunagidori, (Buller's Shearwater), Ardenna bulleri, acc1-2
___, Haiiro-mizunagidori, (Sooty Shearwater), Ardenna grisea, cS1-6; uW2
___, Hashiboso-mizunagidori, (Short-tailed Shearwater), Ardenna tenuirostris, cMS1-6
___, Shirohara-akaashi-mizunagidori, (Pink-footed Shearwater), Ardenna creatopus, acc2 (Chiba June 2008)
___, Akaashi-mizunagidori, (Flesh-footed Shearwater), Ardenna carneipes, fM1-6
___, Ko-mizunagidori, (Christmas Shearwater), Puffinus nativitatis, acc2-3
U__,*Mankusu-mizunagidori, (Manx Shearwater), Puffinus puffinus, acc3 (Mie May-July 2004)
___, Ogasawara-hime-mizunagidori, (Bryan's Shearwater), Puffinus bryani, acc5-6 (breeds Higashijima)
U__, O-seguro-mizunagidori, (Townsend's Shearwater), Puffinus auricularis, acc
___,*Hawai-seguro-mizunagidori, (Newell's Shearwater), Puffinus newelli, acc6 (Chichijima Nov 2006, July 2017)
___, Ogasawara-mizunagidori, (Bannerman's Shearwater), Puffinus bannermani, acc2,5; u6 (breeds)
U__,*Hime-mizunagidori, (Little Shearwater), Puffinus assimilis, acc6
___, Anadori, (Bulwer's Petrel), Bulweria bulwerii, r2-4; uS5; fP6
CICONIIFORMES
Konotori-ka, (Storks), Ciconiidae
___, Nabe-ko, (Black Stork), Ciconia nigra, acc1-6
___, Konotori, (Oriental Stork), Ciconia boyciana, rMW1-5 (reintroduced Hyogo 2005, Chiba 2015)
SULIFORMES
Gunkandori-ka, (Frigatebirds), Fregatidae
___, Ko-gunkandori, (Lesser Frigatebird), Fregata ariel (ssp ariel), acc1-4; rS5-6
___, O-gunkandori, (Great Frigatebird), Fregata minor (ssp minor), acc1-4; uS5-6
U__, Shirohara-gunkandori, (Christmas Frigatebird), Fregata andrewsi, acc
Katsuodori-ka, (Gannets and Boobies), Sulidae
___, Akaashi-katsuodori, (Red-footed Booby), Sula sula (ssp rubripes), acc1-4; riS5; u6
___, Katsuodori, (Brown Booby), Sula leucogaster (ssp plotus), acc1-2; ciMP3-6
___, Shirogashira-katsuodori, (Cocos Booby), Sula brewsteri, acc (OSJ lists as ssp of S. leucogaster)
___, Aotsura-katsuodori, (Masked Booby), Sula dactylatra (ssp personata), acc2-4; uiS5-6
U__, Nasuka-katsuodori, (Nazca Booby), Sula granti, acc
U-ka, (Cormorants and Shags), Phalacrocoracidae
___, Chishima-ugarasu, (Red-faced Cormorant), Urile urile, ri1; accW2
___, Hime-u, (Pelagic Cormorant), Urile pelagicus (ssp pelagicus), ciP1-2; fW3-4; acc5
___, Umi-u, (Japanese Cormorant), Phalacrocorax capillatus, ciP1-4; uW5-6
___, Kawa-u, (Great Cormorant), Phalacrocorax carbo (ssp sinensis, hanedae), rS1; ciP2-4; rW5-6
PELECANIFORMES
Toki-ka, (Ibises and Spoonbills), Threskiornithidae
___, Kuro-toki, (Black-headed Ibis), Threskiornis melanocephalus, acc1,6; rW2-5
___,*Toki, (Crested Ibis), Nipponia nippon, PM2 (reintroduced)
___, Buronzu-toki, (Glossy Ibis), Plegadis falcinellus, acc4-5
___, Herasagi, (Eurasian Spoonbill), Platalea leucorodia (ssp leucorodia), acc1-2,6; rW3-5
___, Kurotsura-herasagi, (Black-faced Spoonbill), Platalea minor, riW1-5
Sagi-ka, (Herons and Bitterns), Ardeidae
___, Sankano-goi, (Eurasian Bittern), Botaurus stellaris (ssp stellaris), riS1-2; uiM3-6
___, Takasago-kuro-sagi, (Black Bittern), Botaurus flavicollis (ssp flavicollis), acc2-5 (OSJ list as genus Ixobrychus)
___, Ryukyu-yoshi-goi, (Cinnamon Bittern), Botaurus cinnamomeus, accS2-4; ciP5; acc6 (OSJ list as genus Ixobrychus)
___, O-yoshi-goi, (Von Schrenck's Bittern), Botaurus eurhythmus, uiS1-2; rM3-6 (OSJ list as genus Ixobrychus)
___, Yoshi-goi, (Yellow Bittern), Botaurus sinensis (ssp sinensis, bryani), ciSrW1-4; uM5-6 (OSJ list as genus Ixobrychus)
___, Goi-sagi, (Black-crowned Night Heron), Nycticorax nycticorax (ssp nycticorax), rSM1; cP2-4; fP5-6
X__, Hashibuto-goi, (Nankeen Night Heron), Nycticorax caledonicus (ssp crassirostris), (rPM5-6) (last record Nakodojima 1889)
___, Zuguro-mizo-goi, (Malayan Night Heron), Gorsachius melanolophus, acc4; ui5 (OSJ lists ssp melanolophus)
___, Mizo-goi, (Japanese Night Heron), Gorsachius goisagi, rWM1-2; uiPM3-6
___, Kuro-sagi, (Pacific Reef Heron), Egretta sacra (ssp sacra), acc1; ciP2-5
___, Kara-shira-sagi, (Chinese Egret), Egretta eulophotes, rM1-4; rMW5
___, Ko-sagi, (Little Egret), Egretta garzetta (ssp garzetta), rS1; cP2-4; cW5; fP6
___, Sasa-goi, (Little Heron), Butorides atricapilla (ssp amurensis), acc1; fS2-4; uMW4-6
U__, Indo-akagashira-sagi, (Indian Pond Heron), Ardeola grayii, acc
___, Akagashira-sagi, (Chinese Pond Heron), Ardeola bacchus, rMS1-6
U__, Jawa-akagashira-sagi, (Javan Pond Heron), Ardeola speciosa, acc
___, Dai-sagi, (Great Egret), Ardea alba (ssp alba, modesta), uS1; uPM2-4; fP5-6
___, Chu-sagi, (Medium Egret), Ardea intermedia (ssp intermedia), rM1; uScM2-4; uW2-6 (OSJ lists as Intermediate Egret)
___, Ama-sagi, (Eastern Cattle Egret), Ardea coromanda, rS1; ciS2-4; ciW3-5; fM6 (OSJ lists as ssp of Cattle Egret, B. ibis)
___, Ao-sagi, (Grey Heron), Ardea cinerea (ssp jouyi), ciP1-5; W6
___, Murasaki-sagi, (Purple Heron), Ardea purpurea (ssp manilensis), accS1-3; rS4; uiP5; acc6
Perikan-ka, (Pelicans), Pelecanidae
___, Momoiro-perikan, (Great White Pelican), Pelecanus onocrotalus, acc5
___, Hoshibashi-perikan, (Spot-billed Pelican), Pelecanus philippensis, acc5 (Amami Jul–Sept 2006)
___, Haiiro-perikan, (Dalmatian Pelican), Pelecanus crispus, acc2-5
ACCIPITRIFORMES
Misago-ka, (Ospreys), Pandionidae
___, Misago, (Osprey), Pandion haliaetus (ssp haliaetus), uiS1; ciP2-4; u5-6
Taka-ka, (Kites, Hawks and Eagles), Accipitridae
U__, Kataguro-tobi, (Black-winged Kite), Elanus caeruleus, acc5
___, Hachi-kuma, (Crested Honey Buzzard), Pernis ptilorhynchus (ssp orientalis), rS1; uiS2; ciMrW3-4; rM5-6
___, Kuro-hagewashi, (Cinereous Vulture), Aegypius monachus, accW1-5
___, Kammuri-washi, (Crested Serpent Eagle), Spilornis cheela (ssp perplexus), fiP5
___, Kuma-taka, (Mountain Hawk-Eagle), Nisaetus nipalensis (ssp orientalis), uP1; fP2-4
___, Karafuto-washi, (Greater Spotted Eagle), Clanga clanga, acc2-5
U__, Sogen-washi, (Steppe Eagle), Aquila nipalensis, acc2 (Shizuoka Jan 2000)
___, Katashiro-washi, (Eastern Imperial Eagle), Aquila heliaca, accMW1-5
___, Inu-washi, (Golden Eagle), Aquila chrysaetos (ssp japonica), acc1; riP2; acc3-4
___, Akahara-daka, (Chinese Sparrowhawk), Tachispiza soloensis, uM1-2; ciM3-5; accM6 (OSJ lists as genus Accipiter)
___, Tsumi, (Japanese Sparrowhawk), Tachispiza gularis (ssp gularis, iwasakii), uS1-4; rWuM2-5; acc6 (OSJ lists as genus Accipiter)
___, Hai-taka, (Eurasian Sparrowhawk), Accipiter nisus (ssp nisosimilis), rS1; fP2-4; uM5; acc6
___, O-taka, (Eurasian Goshawk), Astur gentilis (ssp schvedowi [U], fujiyamae), fP1-3; r4-5; acc6 (OS lists as genus Accipiter)
U__, Yoroppa-chuhi, (Western Marsh Harrier), Circus aeruginosus (ssp aeruginosus), acc3 (Yamaguchi Dec 1989)
___, Chuhi, (Eastern Marsh Harrier), Circus spilonotus, uS1-2; uW2-4; rW5; acc6
___, Haiiro-chuhi, (Hen Harrier), Circus cyaneus, uW1-2; rW3-5; acc6
___,*Amerika-haiiro-chuhi, (Northern Harrier), Circus hudsonius, accW2 (Ibaraki Apr-May 2016, Feb-Mar 2019; Chiba Mar 2019)
U__,*Usu-haiiro-chuhi, (Pallid Harrier), Circus macrourus, acc2 (Chiba Dec 2008; Shizuoka Oct 2008; Kyoto Oct 2010)
___, Madara-chuhi, (Pied Harrier), Circus melanoleucos, rW1-5
U__,*Hime-haiiro-chuuhi, (Montagu's Harrier), Circus pygargus, acc2
___, Tobi, (Black Kite), Milvus migrans (ssp lineatus), cP1-4; u5-6
U__, Shirogashira-tobi, (Brahminy Kite), Haliastur indus, acc (2014)
___, O-washi, (Steller's Sea Eagle), Haliaeetus pelagicus, ciW1; rW2-4; acc5
___, Ojiro-washi, (White-tailed Eagle), Haliaeetus albicilla (ssp albicilla), fWrS1; uW2; rW3-4; acc5
___, Hakuto-washi, (Bald Eagle), Haliaeetus leucocephalus (ssp washingtoniensis), acc1 (Kunashirito Isl. July 2001)
___, Sashiba, (Grey-faced Buzzard), Butastur indicus, accM1; fSM2-5; cW5; acc6
___, Keashi-nosuri, (Rough-legged Buzzard), Buteo lagopus (ssp menzbieri, kamtschatkensis [U], sanctijohannis [U]), uW1-2; acc3-6
___, O-nosuri, (Upland Buzzard), Buteo hemilasius, acc1-5
___, Nosuri, (Eastern Buzzard), Buteo japonicus (ssp burmanicus, japonicus, toyoshimai, oshiroi), fS1; fP2-4; fMW5; uP6 (OS lists ssp oshiroi as
extinct [X])
STRIGIFORMES
Menfukuro-ka, (Barn Owls), Tytonidae
U__, Higashi-menfukuro, (Eastern Grass Owl), Tyto longimembris, acc5 (Iriomotejima May 1975)
Fukuro-ka, (Owls), Strigidae
___, Aoba-zuku, (Northern Boobook), Ninox japonica (ssp japonica, totogo), cS1-4; uSW3-4; P5; acc6
___, Kimme-fukuro, (Boreal Owl), Aegolius funereus (ssp sibiricus), rP1; acc2
___, Konoha-zuku, (Oriental Scops Owl), Otus sunia (ssp japonicus), uS1-4; rSW3-4; M5-6
E__, Ryukyu-konoha-zuku, (Ryukyu Scops Owl), Otus elegans (ssp interpositus, elegans), ciP5 (ranges to e. Taiwan and n. Philippines)
___, O-konoha-zuku, (Japanese Scops Owl), Otus semitorques (ssp ussuriensis, semitorques, pryeri), uP1; fP2-5
___, Torafu-zuku, (Long-eared Owl), Asio otus (ssp otus), uS1-3; fW1-4; rW5-6
___, Komimi-zuku, (Short-eared Owl), Asio flammeus (ssp flammeus), uMW1; uW2-4; rW5-6
___, Shiro-fukuro, (Snowy Owl), Bubo scandiacus, rW1; accW2
___, Washi-mimizuku, (Eurasian Eagle-Owl), Bubo bubo (ssp kiautschensis, borissowi), rP1; acc3-5
___, Shima-fukuro, (Blakiston's Fish Owl), Ketupa blakistoni (ssp blakistoni), riP1
U__,*Himaraya-fukuro, (Himalayan Owl), Strix nivicolum, acc (OSJ lists as Mori-fukuro, Tawny Owl, S. aluco)
___, Fukuro, (Ural Owl), Strix uralensis (ssp japonica, hondoensis, momiyamae, fuscescens), fP1-4
BUCEROTIFORMES
Yatsugashira-ka, (Hoopoes), Upupidae
___, Yatsugashira, (Eurasian Hoopoe), Upupa epops (ssp epops), rM1-6
CORACIIFORMES
Bupposo-ka, (Rollers), Coraciidae
___, Bupposo, (Oriental Dollarbird), Eurystomus orientalis (ssp cyanicollis), acc1; riS2-4; acc5-6
Kawasemi-ka, (Kingfishers), Alcedinidae
___, Aka-shobin, (Ruddy Kingfisher), Halcyon coromanda (ssp major, bangsi), uSM1-4; cS5
U__, Ao-shobin, (White-throated Kingfisher), Halcyon smyrnensis, acc5 (Ishigaki Apr 1994; Iriomote Apr 1998)
___, Yama-shobin, (Black-capped Kingfisher), Halcyon pileata, rM1-6; rW5
___, Nanyo-shobin, (Collared Kingfisher), Todiramphus chloris (ssp collaris), acc5
X__,*Miyako-shobin, (Guam Kingfisher), Todiramphus cinnamominus, (E P5) (OSJ lists as Miyako Island Kingfisher, T. miyakoensis)
___, Kawa-semi, (Common Kingfisher), Alcedo atthis (ssp bengalensis), cS1; cP2-5; acc6
___, Mitsuyubi-kawasemi, (Black-backed Dwarf Kingfisher), Ceyx erithaca (ssp erithaca), acc5 (Okinawa June 2006) (OSJ lists as Oriental D.K.)
___, Yama-semi, (Crested Kingfisher), Megaceryle lugubris (ssp pallida, lugubris), rP1-4; acc5
Hachikui-ka, (Bee-eaters), Meropidae
___, Rurio-hachikui, (Blue-tailed Bee-eater). Merops philippinus, acc3,5 (Hachijojima July 2013; Okinawajima Apr 2015)
___, Hachikui, (Rainbow Bee-eater), Merops ornatus, acc5 (one old record Miyakojima July 1904)
PICIFORMES
Kitsutsuki-ka, (Woodpeckers), Picidae
___, Arisui, (Eurasian Wryneck), Jynx torquilla (ssp chinensis), uS1-2; uW3-4; acc5 (OSJ retains ssp japonica in addition to chinensis)
___, Ko-gera, (Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker), Yungipicus kizuki (ssp seebohmi, nippon, shikokuensis, kizuki, matsudairai, kotataki, amamii,
nigrescens, orii), cP1-5
___, Miyubi-gera, (Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker), Picoides tridactylus (ssp inouyei), rP1
___, Ko-aka-gera, (Lesser Spotted Woodpecker), Dryobates minor (ssp amurensis), uP1; acc2
___, Chabara-aka-gera, (Rufous-bellied Woodpecker), Dendrocopos hyperthyrus (ssp subrufinus), accM1-2 (Hokkaido May 1993; Niigata May 2007; Hegurajima May 2005)
___, Aka-gera, (Great Spotted Woodpecker), Dendrocopos major (ssp brevirostris, japonicus), cP1; cPM2-3; uM4 (OSJ retains a separate ssp
hondoensis for Japan south of Hokkaido)
E__, Noguchi-gera, (Okinawa Woodpecker), Dendrocopos noguchii, riP5 (n. Okinawajima)
___, O-aka-gera, (White-backed Woodpecker), Dendrocopos leucotos (ssp subcirris, stejnegeri, namiyei, owstoni), uP1-5
X__, Kitataki, (White-bellied Woodpecker), Dryocopus javensis (ssp richardsi), (P4) (last record 1920)
___, Kuma-gera, (Black Woodpecker), Dryocopus martius (ssp martius), uiP1; riP2
E__, Ao-gera, (Japanese Green Woodpecker), Picus awokera (ssp awokera, horii, takatsukasae), fP2-4
___, Yama-gera, (Grey-headed Woodpecker), Picus canus (ssp jessoensis), fP1; acc2
FALCONIFORMES
Hayabusa-ka, (Caracaras and Falcons), Falconidae
___, Hime-chogembo, (Lesser Kestrel), Falco naumanni, acc3-5
___, Chogembo, (Common Kestrel), Falco tinnunculus (ssp tinnunculus [U], perpallidus [U], interstinctus), uSW1-3; rMW4-6
___, Akaashi-chogembo, (Amur Falcon), Falco amurensis, accM1-5
___, Ko-chogembo, (Merlin), Falco columbarius (ssp insignis, pacificus), uW1-4; rW5
___, Chigo-hayabusa, (Eurasian Hobby), Falco subbuteo (ssp subbuteo), fS1-2; uM2-4; rW3-4; acc5-6
U__, Wakisuji-hayabusa, (Saker Falcon), Falco cherrug, acc5 (Miyakojima Jan 2008)
___, Shiro-hayabusa, (Gyrfalcon), Falco rusticolus, rW1; accW2-4
___, Hayabusa, (Peregrine Falcon), Falco peregrinus (ssp tundrius [U], pealei, anatum, calidus [U], japonensis, furuitii [X]), uP1-4; uW5-6
PSITTACIFORMES
Yomu-ka, (African and New World Parrots), Psittacidae
___, Okina-inko, (Monk Parakeet), Myiopsitta monachus, F ui3 (Hyogo)
Inko-ka, (Old World Parrots) Psittaculidae
___, Daruma-inko, (Red-breasted Parakeet), Psittacula alexandri (ssp fasciata), F ui2 (Tokyo)
___, O-honsei-inko, (Alexandrine Parakeet), Psittacula eupatria, F ui2 (Tokyo)
___, Honsei-inko, (Rose-ringed Parakeet), Psittacula krameri (ssp manillensis), F fiP2-4
___, Sekisei-inko, (Budgerigar), Melopsittacus undulatus, F fiP2-4
PASSERIFORMES
Yairocho-ka, (Pittas), Pittidae
___, Zuguro-yairocho, (Western Hooded Pitta), Pitta sordida (ssp cucullata), accS5 (Ishigakijima June 1984) (OSJ lists as Hooded Pitta)
___, Yairocho, (Fairy Pitta), Pitta nympha, acc1; riS2-5
Moritsubame-ka, (Woodswallows, Butcherbirds and allies), Artamidae
___, Moritsubame, (White-breasted Woodswallow), Artamus leucorynchus (ssp leucorynchus), acc3-5 (Mishima Apr 1999; Iriomote Apr 1973,
Mar 1986)
Sanshokui-ka, (Cuckooshrikes), Campephagidae
___, Sanshokui, (Ashy Minivet), Pericrocotus divaricatus, rS1; fiS2-4; rM5-6
E__, Ryukyu-sanshokui, (Ryukyu Minivet), Pericrocotus tegimae, rSM2; uSM3-5
___, Asakura-sanshokui, (Black-winged Cuckooshrike), Lalage melaschistos (ssp intermedia), acc3-5
Korai-uguisu-ka, (Figbirds and Orioles), Oriolidae
___, Korai-uguisu, (Black-naped Oriole), Oriolus chinensis (ssp diffusus), rM1-5
Ochu-ka, (Drongos), Dicruridae
___, Kammuri-ochu, (Hair-crested Drongo), Dicrurus hottentottus (ssp brevirostris), accM4-5
___, Haiiro-ochu, (Ashy Drongo), Dicrurus leucophaeus (ssp leucogenis), accMW2-5
___, Ochu, (Black Drongo), Dicrurus macrocercus, accM1-5
Kasasagi-hitaki-ka, (Monarchs), Monarchidae
___, Kuroeri-hitaki, (Black-naped Monarch), Hypothymis azurea, acc5 (Yonagunijima Apr 2008)
U__,*Kawari-sankocho, ("Asian Paradise Flycatcher"), Terpsiphone paradisi sensu lato, acc
___, Sankocho, (Black Paradise Flycatcher), Terpsiphone atrocaudata (ssp atrocaudata, illex), acc1; uiS2-4; cS5
Mozu-ka, (Shrikes), Laniidae
___, O-kara-mozu, (Chinese Grey Shrike), Lanius sphenocercus, accW1-5
___, O-mozu, (Northern Shrike), Lanius borealis (ssp bianchii, mollis), uW1; accW2-4
___, Chigo-mozu, (Tiger Shrike), Lanius tigrinus, accM1, 5; riM2-4
U__, Moko-akamozu, (Isabelline Shrike), Lanius isabellinus, acc4-5 (Hegurajima May 2008; Miyazaki Jan 2005; Okinawa Feb 2003)
___, Seaka-mozu, (Red-backed Shrike), Lanius collurio, acc2-5
___, Aka-mozu, (Brown Shrike), Lanius cristatus (ssp cristatus [U], confusus [U], lucionensis, superciliosus), uM1-3; uM4-5
___, Mozu, (Bull-headed Shrike), Lanius bucephalus (ssp bucephalus), cSrW1-2; cM3-5; rM6
___, Takasago-mozu, (Long-tailed Shrike), Lanius schach (ssp schach), acc2-5
Karasu-ka, (Crows and Jays), Corvidae
___, Kakesu, (Eurasian Jay), Garrulus glandarius (ssp brandtii, japonicus, tokugawae, orii), cP1-4
E__, Ruri-kakesu, (Lidth's Jay), Garrulus lidthi, cP5 (Amami-Oshima, Kakeromajima, Ukeshima, Tokunoshima)
___, Onaga, (Azure-winged Magpie), Cyanopica cyanus (ssp japonica), ciP2-3; (r4, old Kyushu records)
___, Yamamusume, (Taiwan Blue Magpie), Urocissa caerulea, F 3 (Hyogo)
___, Sanjaku, (Red-billed Blue Magpie), Urocissa erythroryncha, F 2-4
___, Kasasagi, (Oriental Magpie), Pica serica, uiP1-3 (some F); ciP4
___, Hoshi-garasu, (Northern Nutcracker), Nucifraga caryocatactes (ssp macrorhynchos, japonica), uP1-3; r4 (OSJ lists as Spotted)
___, Nishi-kokumaru-garasu, (Western Jackdaw), Coloeus monedula, acc1,4 (Teurito I. Apr 1986; Kumamoto Nov 2010) (OSJ lists genus as Corvus)
___, Kokumaru-garasu, (Daurian Jackdaw), Coloeus dauuricus, r1; rMW2-3; ciW4; acc5 (OSJ lists genus as Corvus)
___, Miyama-garasu, (Rook), Corvus frugilegus (ssp pastinator), rMW1-3,5; ciMW4; acc6
___, Hashiboso-garasu, (Carrion Crow), Corvus corone (ssp orientalis), cP1-4; acc5-6
___,*Zukin-garasu, (Hooded Crow), Corvus cornix, acc6 (Yonagunijima, May 2010) (OSJ lists as C. corone sharpii)
___, Hashibuto-garasu, (Large-billed Crow), Corvus macrorhynchos (ssp japonensis, connectens, osai, mandshuricus), cP1-5; acc6
___, Watari-garasu, (Northern Raven), Corvus corax (ssp kamtschaticus), uW1; accW2
Renjaku-ka, (Waxwings), Bombycillidae
___, Ki-renjaku, (Bohemian Waxwing), Bombycilla garrulus (ssp garrulus), fW1; uW2-4; rW5-6
___, Hi-renjaku, (Japanese Waxwing), Bombycilla japonica, uMW1-4; rW5-6
Shijukara-ka, (Tits and Chickadees), Paridae
___, Hi-gara, (Coal Tit), Periparus ater (ssp insularis), fP1-4
___, Kibara-gara, (Yellow-bellied Tit), Pardaliparus venustulus, acc2-4
___, Yama-gara, (Varied Tit), Sittiparus varius (ssp varius, sunsunpi, namiyei, amamii, orii [X]), fP1-2; cP3-5 (OSJ also recognizes ssp
yakushimensis)
___, Osuton-yama-gara (Owston's Tit), Sittiparus owstoni, ciP3 (s. Izu Islands) (OSJ lists as ssp of S. varius)
___, Orii-yama-gara (Iriomote Tit), Sittiparus olivaceus, cP5 (Ishigakejima, Iriomotejima)
___, Hashibuto-gara, (Marsh Tit), Poecile palustris (ssp hensoni), fP1
___, Ko-gara, (Willow Tit), Poecile montanus (ssp sachalinensis, restrictus), uP1; cP2-4
___, Ruri-gara, (Azure Tit), Cyanistes cyanus (ssp yenisseensis), acc1 (Rishirito Island Nov 1987) (OSJ lists as western ssp tianschanicus)
___,*Shiju-kara, (Cinereous Tit), Parus cinereous (ssp minor, amamiensis, okinawae, nigriloris), cP1-5
Tsurisu-gara-ka, (Penduline Tits), Remizidae
___, Tsurisu-gara, (Chinese Penduline Tit), Remiz consobrinus, rW2; uW3-5
Hige-gara-ka, (Bearded Reedling), Panuridae
___, Hige-gara, (Bearded Reedling), Panurus biarmicus (ssp russicus), acc2-4
Hibari-ka, (Larks), Alaudidae
U__, Taiwan-hibari, (Oriental Skylark), Alauda gulgula, acc5
___, Hibari, (Eurasian Skylark), Alauda arvensis (ssp pekinensis, lonnbergi, japonica), fSM1; fScM2; cP3-4; uW5
___, Hama-hibari, (Horned Lark), Eremophila alpestris (ssp flava), rMW1-4
___, Hime-kotenshi, (Greater Short-toed Lark), Calandrella brachydactyla (ssp longipennis), rM1-6
___, Kubiwa-kotenshi, (Bimaculated Lark), Melanocorypha bimaculata, accW3-5
___, Kotenshi, (Mongolian Lark), Melanocorypha mongolica, acc1-5 (Teurito May 2005; Tobishima Nov 2011; Koshikishima; Zamamamijima Mar
2012)
___, Ko-hibari, (Asian Short-toed Lark), Alaudala cheleensis (ssp cheleensis), acc1-5
Hiyodori-ka, (Bulbuls), Pycnonotidae
___, Hiyodori, (Brown-eared Bulbul), Hypsipetes amaurotis (ssp amaurotis, matchiae, ogawae, pryeri, stejnegeri, squamiceps, magnirostris,
borodinonis, nagamichii), cSuW1; cP2-6 (OSJ does not recognize ssp matchiae)
U__, Kuro-hiyodori, (Black Bulbul), Hypsipetes leucocephalus, acc5
___, Shirogashira, (Light-vented Bulbul), Pycnonotus sinensis (ssp orii), acc2-4 (some F); ciP5 (OSJ lists as P. s. sinensis)
Tsubame-ka, (Swallows and Martins), Hirundinidae
___, Taiwan-shodo-tsubame, (Grey-throated Martin), Riparia chinensis (ssp chinensis), acc5 (Okinawa Nov 1999; Yonaguni May 2000, Apr 2008;
Haterumajima Mar 2010) (OSJ lists as Brown-throated Martin, R, paludicola chinensis, now an African species)
___, Shodo-tsubame, (Sand Martin), Riparia riparia (ssp ijimae), ciS1; uM2-5; accM6
U__, Usushodo-tsubame, (Pale Martin), Riparia diluta, acc
U__, Midori-tsubame, (Tree Swallow), Tachycineta bicolor, acc1 (Cape Erinomisaki Oct 1962)
___, Ryukyu-tsubame, (Pacific Swallow), Hirundo javanica (ssp namiyei), acc4; ciP5 (OSJ lists as H. tahitica namiyei)
___, Tsubame, (Barn Swallow), Hirundo rustica (ssp gutturalis, saturata), uS1; cS2-4; rW3-6
U__, Nishi-iwa-tsubame, (Siberian House Martin), Delichon lagopodum, acc1-5 (OSJ lists as D. urbicum lagopodum)
___, Iwa-tsubame, (Asian House Martin), Delichon dasypus (ssp dasypus), ciS1-3; uiS4; riW3-4; rM5-6
___, Koshiaka-tsubame, (Eastern Red-rumped Swallow), Cecropis daurica (ssp japonica, striolata [U]), rS1; uiS2; fS3-4; rW4; rM5 (OSJ lists as
Red-rumped Swallow and lists ssp striolata as C. striolata in its Appendix B)
Uguisu-ka, (Cettia Bush Warblers and allies), Cettiidae
___, Uguisu, (Japanese Bush Warbler), Horornis diphone (ssp riukiuensis, cantans, restrictus, diphone), cS1; cP2-6 (OSJ also recognizes
ssp sakhalinensis; OSJ spells restrictus as restricta)
___, Chosen-uguisu, (Manchurian Bush Warbler), Horornis canturians (ssp canturians [U], borealis), accM1-3; rM4-5
___, Yabusame, (Asian Stubtail), Urosphena squameiceps, fS1-4; fM3-6; uW4-6
Enaga-ka, (Bushtits), Aegithalidae
___, Enaga, (Long-tailed Tit), Aegithalos caudatus (ssp caudatus, trivirgatus, kiusiuensis, magnus), cP1-4 (OSJ lists ssp caudatus as japonicus)
Mushikui-ka, (Leaf Warblers and allies), Phylloscopidae
___, Mori-mushikui, (Wood Warbler), Phylloscopus sibilatrix, acc1-3 (Hokkaido Oct 1991; Tobishima Oct 2006; Hegurajima Oct 1984)
U__, Bafu-mayu-mushikui, (Hume's Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus humei, acc
___, Kimayu-mushikui, (Yellow-browed Warbler), Phylloscopus inornatus, rM1-6; uM2rW2
___, Shisen-mushikui, (Chinese Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus yunnanensis, acc4 (Tokushima June-July 2016)
___, Karafuto-mushikui, (Pallas's Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus proregulus, accM1-5; uM2 (islands in Japan Sea)
U__, Moko-muji-sekka, (Yellow-streaked Warbler), Phylloscopus armandii, acc
___, Karafuto-muji-sekka, (Radde's Warbler), Phylloscopus schwarzi, accM1-5; uM2 (islands in Japan Sea)
U__, Kibara-mushikui, (Tickell's Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus affinis, acc
___, Muji-sekka, (Dusky Warbler), Phylloscopus fuscatus (ssp fuscatus), acc1-5; uM2 (islands in Japan Sea)
___, Kita-yanagi-mushikui, (Willow Warbler), Phylloscopus trochilus (ssp yakutensis), accM1-5
___, Chifuchafu, (Common Chiffchaff), Phylloscopus collybita (ssp tristis), accM1-5
___, Sendai-mushikui, (Eastern Crowned Warbler), Phylloscopus coronatus, cS1-4; cM2-5; rW4-5
___, Iijima-mushikui, (Ijima's Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus ijimae, ciS3 (Izu Islands); rM2-5
___, Tokara-mushikui, (Tokara Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus tokaraensis, ciS5 (Tokara Islands); rM2-5
___, Yanagi-mushikui, (Two-barred Warbler), Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus, acc1-2 (Teurito; Tobishima; Hegurajima May 2001)
U__, Nishi-yanagi-mushikui, (Greenish Warbler), Phylloscopus trochiloides, acc
___, Ezo-mushikui, (Sakhalin Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus borealoides, ciS1-4; uM2-6
___, Amuru-mushikui, (Pale-legged Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus tenellipes, rM3-4
___, Meboso-mushikui, (Japanese Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus xanthodryas, fS1-4; uM5
___, O-mushikui, (Kamchatka Leaf Warbler), Phylloscopus examinandus, fMS1; uM2-5
___, Ko-mushikui, (Arctic Warbler), Phylloscopus borealis, accM2-3; rW5
Yoshikiri-ka, (Reed Warblers and allies), Acrocephalidae
___, O-yoshikiri, (Oriental Reed Warbler), Acrocephalus orientalis, uS1; cSM2-4; cMuW5; acc6
___, Ko-yoshikiri, (Black-browed Reed Warbler), Acrocephalus bistrigiceps, cSM1-4; rMW5
___, Suge-yoshikiri, (Sedge Warbler), Acrocephalus schoenobaenus, acc (Tsushima Sept 2012; Hokkaido Sept 2016; Tottori Sept 2018)
U__, Sesuji-ko-yoshikiri, (Speckled Reed Warbler), Acrocephalus sorghophilus, acc5 (Yonaguni Oct 2002)
___, Manshu-inada-yoshikiri, (Manchurian Reed Warbler), Acrocephalus tangorum, acc4 (Miyazaki Nov 2012)
U__, Inada-yoshikiri, (Paddyfield Warbler), Acrocephalus agricola, acc2 (Miyagi Nov 2005, Oct 2010; Hegurajima May 1992)
___, Yabu-yoshikiri, (Blyth's Reed Warbler), Acrocephalus dumetorum, acc1-5
___, Hashibuto-o-yoshikiri, (Thick-billed Warbler), Arundinax aedon (ssp rufescens), acc2-4
___, Hime-utai-mushikui, (Booted Warbler), Iduna caligata, acc3-5
Sennyu-ka, (Grassbirds and allies), Locustellidae
___, Ezo-sennyu, (Sakhalin Grasshopper Warbler), Helopsaltes amnicola, ciS1; uM2-5 (OSJ lists as genus Locustella)
___, O-sekka, (Marsh Grassbird), Helopsaltes pryeri (ssp pryeri), ciS2; uW2-4 (OSJ lists as genus Locustella)
___, Shiberia-sennyu, (Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler), Helopsaltes certhiola (ssp rubescens), accM1-5 (OSJ lists as genus Locustella)
___, Shima-sennyu, (Middendorff's Grasshopper Warbler), Helopsaltes ochotensis, cS1; uM2-5 (OSJ lists as genus Locustella)
___, Uchiyama-sennyu, (Styan's Grasshopper Warbler), Helopsaltes pleskei, rS2-4; rM5 (OSJ lists as genus Locustella)
___, Makino-sennyu, (Lanceolated Warbler), Locustella lanceolata (ssp hendersonii), ciS1; uiSM2; uM3-5
U__, Baikaru-ogi-sekka , (Baikal Bush Warbler), Locustella davidi, acc
Sekka-ka, (Cisticolas and allies), Cisticolidae
___, Sekka, (Zitting Cisticola), Cisticola juncidis (ssp brunniceps), uiS2; cP3-5; acc6
U__, Mamiha-uchiwadori, (Plain Prinia), Prinia inornata, acc
Zuguro-mushikui-ka, (Sylviid Babblers), Sylviidae
___, Ko-nodojiro-mushikui, (Lesser Whitethroat), Curruca curruca, acc1-4
U__, Nodojiro-mushikui, (Common Whitethroat), Curruca communis, acc
Daruma-enaga-ka, (Parrotbills and allies), Paradoxornithidae
U__, Daruma-enaga, (Vinous-throated Parrotbill), Suthora webbiana (ssp fulvicauda), acc2 (OSJ lists as genus Sinosuthora)
Mejiro-ka, (White-eyes), Zosteropidae
E__, Meguro, (Bonin White-eye), Apalopteron familiare (ssp familiare [X], hahasima), ciP6
___, Chosen-mejiro, (Chestnut-flanked White-eye), Zosterops erythropleurus, accM1-5
___, Mejiro, (Warbling White-eye), Zosterops japonicus (ssp japonicus, stejnegeri, alani, insularis, loochooensis, daitoensis), uiS1; cP2-6
Chimedori-ka, (Laughingthrushes), Leiothrichidae
U__, Mimijiro-chimedori, (White-eared Sibia), Heterophasia auricularis, acc
___, Soshicho, (Red-billed Leiothrix), Leiothrix lutea, F uPi2-4
___, Gabicho, (Chinese Hwamei), Garrulax canorus, F uPi2-4
___, Hige-gabicho, (Moustached Laughingthrush), Ianthocincla cineracea (ssp cinereiceps), F 4 (Shikoku)
___, Kaojiro-gabicho, (White-browed Laughingthrush), Pterorhinus sannio, F 2 (central Honshu)
___, Kaoguro-gabicho, (Masked Laughingthrush), Pterorhinus perspicillatus, F 2 (Tokyo; Gunma; Kanagawa; Chiba)
Kikuitadaki-ka, (Goldcrests and Kinglets), Regulidae
U__, Rubi-kikuitadaki, (Ruby-crowned Kinglet), Corthylio calendula acc (OSJ lists as genus Regulus)
___, Kikuitadaki, (Goldcrest), Regulus regulus (ssp japonensis), ciP1-2; cW2-5
Misosazai-ka, (Wrens), Troglodytidae
___, Misosazai, (Eurasian Wren), Troglodytes troglodytes (ssp dauricus [U], fumigatus, mosukei, ogawae), fP1-4; accW5 (OSJ also recognizes
ssp orii [X] from a single specimen, Daito Islands, 1938)
Goju-kara-ka, (Nuthatches), Sittidae
___, Goju-kara, (Eurasian Nuthatch), Sitta europaea (ssp asiatica, amurensis, clara, hondoensis, roseilia), ciP1-4 (OSJ does not list ssp
clara, hondoensis)
Kibashiri-ka, (Treecreepers), Certhiidae
___, Kibashiri, (Eurasian Treecreeper), Certhia familiaris (ssp daurica, japonica), uiP1-3; rP4
Mukudori-ka, (Starlings), Sturnidae
U__, Midori-karasu-modoki, (Asian Glossy Starling), Aplonis panayensis, acc5
___, Hakkacho, (Crested Myna), Acridotheres cristatellus (ssp cristatellus), F 2-4
___, Mori-hakka, (Javan Myna), Acridotheres javanicus, F 2, 5 (Tokyo, Yonagunijima)
___, Haiiro-hakka, (Bank Myna), Acridotheres ginginianus, F 2 (Tokyo)
___, Indo-hakka, (Common Myna), Acridotheres tristis (ssp tristis), F 2-5
___, Gin-mukudori, (Red-billed Starling), Spodiopsar sericeus, accM1-6; rW5
___, Mukudori, (White-cheeked Starling), Spodiopsar cineraceus, cS1; cP2-4; uW5-6
___, Hojiro-mukudori, (Siamese Pied Myna), Gracupica floweri, F 2 (Tokyo)
___, Shiberia-mukudori, (Daurian Starling), Agropsar sturninus, acc1-5
___, Ko-mukudori, (Chestnut-cheeked Starling), Agropsar philippensis, cS1-2; ciS3; fM4-5; acc6
___, Kara-mukudori, (White-shouldered Starling), Sturnia sinensis, accM1-6
___, Barairo-mukudori, (Rosy Starling), Pastor roseus, accM1-4, 6; rW5
___, Hoshi-mukudori, (Common Starling), Sturnus vulgaris (ssp poltaratskyi), acc1-3; rW4-5; acc6
Tsugumi-ka, (Thrushes), Turdidae
___, Haiiro-cha-tsugumi, (Grey-cheeked Thrush), Catharus minimus (ssp aliciae), acc2 (Hegurajima Oct 2004)
___, Tora-tsugumi, (White's Thrush), Zoothera aurea (ssp toratugumi), cS1-2; fP3-4, 6; uW5 (OSJ lists no ssp)
___, Ko-tora-tsugumi, (Scaly Thrush), Zoothera dauma (ssp iriomotensis), r6 (Iriomote, last record 1984) (OSJ lists as ssp of Z. dauma.
Minami-tora-tsugumi)
E__, O-tora-tsugumi, (Amami Thrush), Zoothera major, riP5 (Amami-Oshima & Kakeromajima) (OSJ lists as ssp of Z. dauma, Minami-tora-
tsugumi)
X__, Ogasawara-gabicho, (Bonin Thrush), Zoothera terrestris, (E P6) (last record 1885. OSJ lists as genus Cichlopasser)
___, Mamijiro, (Siberian Thrush), Geokichla sibirica (ssp davisoni), uiS1-2; uM3-5
___, Orenji-ji-tsugumi, (Orange-headed Thrush), Geokichla citrina, acc5 (Tairajima Apr 2013; Kumejima May 2014)
U__,*Chibettouta-tsugumi, (Chinese Thrush), Turdus mupinensis, acc5 (Ishigaki Feb 2024)
___, Uta-tsugumi, (Song Thrush), Turdus philomelos, acc1-4
___, Yadorigi-tsugumi, (Mistle Thrush), Turdus viscivorus, acc1-4
___, Kuro-utadori, (Chinese Blackbird), Turdus mandarinus (ssp mandarinus), acc1-5
___, Wakiaka-tsugumi, (Redwing), Turdus iliacus (ssp iliacus), accMW1-5
___, Kuro-tsugumi, (Japanese Thrush), Turdus cardis, fS1-2; uiS3-4; fM3-5; rW5
___, Kara-akahara, (Grey-backed Thrush), Turdus hortulorum, accM1-5
___, Mamicha-jinai, (Eyebrowed Thrush), Turdus obscurus, uM1; fM2-4; rW5-6
___, Shirohara, (Pale Thrush), Turdus pallidus, cM1-2; cW2-5; uW6
___, Akahara, (Brown-headed Thrush), Turdus chrysolaus (ssp orii, chrysolaus), cS1-2; uS3; cM1-5; cW3-5; uW6
E__, Akakokko, (Izu Thrush), Turdus celaenops, ciP3 (Izu & Tokara Islands); uW2-4
___, Nohara-tsugumi, (Fieldfare), Turdus pilaris, accMW1-3
___, Nodoguro-tsugumi, (Black-throated Thrush), Turdus atrogularis, accMW1-5
U__, Nodoaka-tsugumi, (Red-throated Thrush), Turdus ruficollis, accMW1-5
___, Tsugumi, (Dusky Thrush), Turdus eunomus, cMW1-6
___, Hachijo-tsugumi, (Naumann's Thrush), Turdus naumanni, uMW1-5
U__, Koma-tsugumi, (American Robin), Turdus migratorius, acc
Hitaki-ka, (Chats and Old World Flycatchers), Muscicapidae
___, Ezo-bitaki, (Grey-streaked Flycatcher), Muscicapa griseisticta, uSM1-2; uM3-5
___, Same-bitaki, (Dark-sided Flycatcher), Muscicapa sibirica (ssp sibirica), fiS1-3; uM3-4; rM5-6
___, Miyama-hitaki, (Ferruginous Flycatcher), Muscicapa ferruginea, accM3-5
___, Chamune-same-bitaki, (Brown-breasted Flycatcher), Muscicapa muttui, acc3 (Kanagawa Oct 2018)
___, Ko-same-bitaki, (Asian Brown Flycatcher), Muscicapa dauurica (ssp dauurica), fScM1-4; uM5
___, Munafu-hitaki, (Spotted Flycatcher), Muscicapa striata (ssp mongola), acc2 (Hegurajima Sept 2004)
U__, Futsuken-aohitaki, (Fujian Niltava), Niltava davidi, accM3 (Tsushima May 2023)
U__, Ko-chabara-oruri, (Rufous-bellied Niltava), Niltava sundara, acc
U__,*Chabara-oruri, (Taiwan Vivid Niltava), Niltava vivida, acc5 (Okinawa May 1989; Yonaguni Mar 1998) (OSJ lists as S. v. vivida)
___, Oruri, (Blue-and-white Flycatcher), Cyanoptila cyanomelana (ssp intermedia, cyanomelana), cS1-4; cM1-5; uM6
___, Rokusho-hitaki, (Verditer Flycatcher), Eumyias thalassinus, acc4-5 (also Tokyo Nov 2021)
U__, Muna-obi-mitsurin-hitaki, (Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher), Cyornis brunneatus, acc
___, Yoroppa-komadori, (European Robin), Erithacus rubecula, acc1-2
___, Ogawa-komadori, (Bluethroat), Luscinia svecica (ssp svecica), accMW1-6
U__, Kon-hitaki, (White-tailed Robin), Myiomela leucura, acc4 (1 record Danjo Islands; escapee?)
___, No-goma, (Siberian Rubythroat), Calliope calliope (ssp camtschatkensis), cS1; uS2; uM2-6; uW5; accW6 (OSJ does not identify to ssp)
U__, Munaguro-no-goma, (Chinese Rubythroat), Calliope tschebaiewi, acc (OSJ lists as C. pectoralis tschebaiewi)
___, Ko-ruri, (Siberian Blue Robin), Larvivora cyane (ssp nechaevi), uiS1-2; fS3-4; uM5
___, Komadori, (Japanese Robin), Larvivora akahige, fiS1-4; uW4-5 (OSJ lists as L.a. akahige)
E__, Tane-komadori, (Izu Robin), Larvivora tanensis, cP3 (OSJ lists as L. akahige tanensis)
E__, Akahige, (Ryukyu Robin), Larvivora komadori, acc4; cP5 (OSJ lists as Amami Robin and notes L. k. subrufus as a junior synonym)
E__, Honto-akahige, (Okinawa Robin), Larvivora namiyei, cP5 (Okinawajima, Iheyajima, Akashima, Gerumajima)
___, Shima-goma, (Rufous-tailed Robin), Larvivora sibilans, rM1-5
___, Mamijiro-ki-bitaki, (Yellow-rumped Flycatcher), Ficedula zanthopygia, accM1; rM2-4; accM5
U__, Kimune-bitaki, (Green-backed Flycatcher), Ficedula elisae, acc2-3
___, Ki-bitaki, (Narcissus Flycatcher), Ficedula narcissina, cSfM1-4; fM5-6
E__, Ryukyu-ki-bitaki, (Ryukyu Flycatcher), Ficedula owstoni, acc3-4, fMP5
___, Mugimaki, (Mugimaki Flycatcher), Ficedula mugimaki, rM1-5
___, Nishi-ojiro-bitaki, (Red-breasted Flycatcher), Ficedula parva, acc3-4
___, Ojiro-bitaki, (Taiga Flycatcher), Ficedula albicilla, rM1-5
___, Madara-hitaki, (European Pied Flycatcher), Ficedula hypoleuca (ssp sibirica), accM2-3 (Miyagi Oct 2007; Tobishima Oct 2015; Hegurajima Oct
1991)
___, Ruri-bitaki, (Red-flanked Bluetail), Tarsiger cyanurus, cMS1-4; uW3-6
___, Seaka-jo-bitaki, (Eversmann's Redstart), Phoenicurus erythronotus, acc1 (Rishirito I. Oct 2000)
U__, Ruribitai-jo-bitaki, (Blue-fronted Redstart), Phoenicurus frontalis, acc2 (Tobishima May 2011)
___, Kawa-bitaki, (Plumbeous Water Redstart), Phoenicurus fuliginosus, acc 1-4
___, Kuro-jo-bitaki, (Black Redstart), Phoenicurus ochruros (ssp rufiventris), acc1-5
___, Shirobitai-jo-bitaki, (Common Redstart), Phoenicurus phoenicurus (ssp phoenicurus), acc2 (Hegurajima Nov 1998, Oct 1999, May 2011)
___, Jo-bitaki, (Daurian Redstart), Phoenicurus auroreus (ssp auroreus), cMW1-5; rW6
___, Hime-isohiyo, (White-throated Rock Thrush), Monticola gularis, acc2-3
___, Koshijiro-isohiyodori, (Common Rock Thrush), Monticola saxatilis, acc3 (Shizuoka May 1982; Tsushima May 2015)
___, Isohiyodori, (Blue Rock Thrush), Monticola solitarius (ssp pandoo, philippensis), uiS1; cP2-6
___, Yamazaki-hitaki, (Grey Bush Chat), Saxicola ferreus, acc2 (Sea of Japan islands), 5
___, Mamijiro-no-bitaki, (Whinchat), Saxicola rubetra, acc2-5 (Kanagawa Oct 2019; Hegurajima Sept 2009; Okinawa Sept 1998)
___, Kuro-no-bitaki, (Pied Bush Chat), Saxicola caprata, accMW5
U__, O-nobitaki, (White-throated Bush Chat), Saxicola insignis, acc
___, No-bitaki, (Amur Stonechat), Saxicola stejnegeri, cS1; fS2-3; fM4; fW5; accW6
___, Hashiguro-hitaki, (Northern Wheatear), Oenanthe oenanthe (ssp oenanthe), accM1-6
___, Inaba-hitaki, (Isabelline Wheatear), Oenanthe isabellina, accMW1-5
___, Sabaku-hitaki, (Desert Wheatear), Oenanthe deserti (ssp oreophila), accMW2-6
___, Seguro-sabaku-hitaki, (Pied Wheatear), Oenanthe pleschanka, accM1-3
Kawagarasu-ka, (Dippers), Cinclidae
___, Kawagarasu, (Brown Dipper), Cinclus pallasii (ssp pallasii), fP1-4; acc5
Suzume-ka, (Old World Sparrows), Passeridae
___, Nyunai-suzume, (Russet Sparrow), Passer cinnamomeus (ssp rutilans), uiS1-2; uW3-4; rW5
___, Suzume, (Eurasian Tree Sparrow), Passer montanus (ssp dybowskii [U], saturatus), cP1-5
___, Ie-suzume, (House Sparrow), Passer domesticus (ssp domesticus), acc1-3
Hataoridori-ka, (Weavers and Widowbirds), Ploceidae
___, Men-hataoridori, (Lesser Masked Weaver), Ploceus intermedius, F 2 (Chiba; Ibaraki)
___, O-kinrancho, (Southern Red Bishop), Euplectes orix, F 3-4 (Fukushima; Ibaraki; Shizuoka; Kyoto)
Kaedecho-ka, (Waxbills, Munias and allies), Estrildidae
___, Buncho, (Java Sparrow), Padda oryzivora, F ciP2-4 (Tokyo; Osaka; Hyogo; Ibaraki; Fukuoka)
___, Shima-kinpara, (Scaly-breasted Munia), Lonchura punctulata (ssp topela), F ciP5
___, Koshijiro-kinpara, (White-rumped Munia), Lonchura striata, F ciP5 (Okinawajima)
___, Ginpara, (Tricolored Munia), Lonchura malacca, F 2,5 (Tokyo; Hyogo; Ibaraki; Okinawa; Miyako)
___, Kinpara, (Chestnut Munia), Lonchura atricapilla, F ciP2-5
___, Hekicho, (White-headed Munia), Lonchura maja, F 2,4 (Tokyo; Hyogo; Ibaraki; Tokushima)
___, Hoaka-kaedecho, (Orange-cheeked Waxbill), Estrilda melpoda, F 2 (Tokyo)
___, Kaedecho, (Black-rumped Waxbill), Estrilda troglodytes, F 2 (Tokyo)
___, Benisuzume, (Red Avadavat), Amandava amandava, F cP2-4
Tennincho-ka, (Indigobirds and Whydahs), Viduidae
___, Hoojaku, (Long-tailed Paradise Whydah), Vidua paradisaea, F 2 (Tokyo)
Iwahibari-ka, (Accentors), Prunellidae
___, Iwahibari, (Alpine Accentor), Prunella collaris (ssp erythropygia), acc1; ciP2-3; rW4
___, Yamahibari, (Siberian Accentor), Prunella montanella, accW1-4
___, Kayakuguri, (Japanese Accentor), Prunella rubida, fiP1-4
Sekirei-ka, (Wagtails and Pipits), Motacillidae
___, Iwami-sekirei, (Forest Wagtail), Dendronanthus indicus, accM1; rMS3-4; rW5; accW6
___, Nishi-tsumenaga-sekirei, (Western Yellow Wagtail), Motacilla flava (ssp beema, leucocephala [U]) acc4 (Nagasaki May 2014)
___, Tsumenaga-sekirei, (Eastern Yellow Wagtail), Motacilla tschutschensis (ssp plexa [U], tschutschensis, macronyx, taivana), riS1; rM2-5; uW5;
accW6
___, Kigashira-sekirei, (Citrine Wagtail), Motacilla citreola (ssp citreola, calcarata), accM1-4; accMW5-6
___, Ki-sekirei, (Grey Wagtail), Motacilla cinerea (ssp cinerea), cS1-4; cW3-5; accW6
___, Haku-sekirei, (White Wagtail), Motacilla alba (ssp alba, personata [U], baicalensis [U], ocularis, lugens, leucopsis, alboides), cS1; cP2-4;
cMW4-5; uW6 (OSJ also lists ssp "persica" [U], a synonym for personata [vide Avibase])
E__, Seguro-sekirei, (Japanese Wagtail), Motacilla grandis, uS1; ciP2-4; uW5
___, Mamijiro-tahibari, (Richard's Pipit), Anthus richardi, accMW1-6
___, Ko-mamijiro-tahibari, (Blyth's Pipit), Anthus godlewskii, acc1-5
U__, Muji-tahibari, (Tawny Pipit), Anthus campestris, acc
___, Makiba-tahibari, (Meadow Pipit), Anthus pratensis, acc3-5
___, Yoroppa-binzui, (Tree Pipit), Anthus trivialis (ssp trivialis), acc2-5
___, Binzui, (Olive-backed Pipit), Anthus hodgsoni (ssp yunnanensis, hodgsoni), cS1-4; uW3-5; accW6
___, Sejiro-tahibari, (Pechora Pipit), Anthus gustavi (ssp gustavi, menzbieri [U]), rM1-6
___, Usubeni-tahibari, (Rosy Pipit), Anthus roseatus, acc4 (Fukuoka Jan-Apr 2009)
___, Muneaka-tahibari, (Red-throated Pipit), Anthus cervinus, uM1-4; uW5; acc6
___, Tahibari, (Siberian Pipit), Anthus japonicus, cM1-2; cW3-6 (OSJ lists as Buff-bellied Pipit, A. rubescens japonicus)
U__, Amerika-tahibari, (American Pipit), Anthus rubescens, acc (Okinawa Jan 1985) (OSJ lists as A. r. rubescens)
U__, Mizu-tahibari, (Water Pipit), Anthus spinoletta (ssp blakistoni), acc4-5
Atori-ka, (Finches and Euphonias), Fringillidae
___, Zuao-atori, (Eurasian Chaffinch), Fringilla coelebs (ssp coelebs), acc1 (Rishirito Apr 1990)
___, Atori, (Brambling), Fringilla montifringilla, cMrW1; cMW2-5; accW6
___, Shime, (Hawfinch), Coccothraustes coccothraustes (ssp coccothraustes [U], japonicus), cSuW1; uScW2; cMW3-4; uW5-6
___, Ko-ikaru, (Chinese Grosbeak), Eophona migratoria (ssp migratoria), accW1; uiM2-5; uW3-4; accW6
___, Ikaru, (Japanese Grosbeak), Eophona personata (ssp personata), fS1-2; fP3-4; rW5-6
___, Ginzan-mashiko, (Pine Grosbeak), Pinicola enucleator (ssp kamtschatkensis, sakhalinensis), uiP1; accW2-3
___, Uso, (Eurasian Bullfinch), Pyrrhula pyrrhula (ssp cineracea, cassinii, griseiventris, rosacea), fP1-2; fW3-4; accW5
___, Hagi-mashiko, (Asian Rosy Finch), Leucosticte arctoa (ssp brunneonucha), fiWrS1; uiW2-4
___, Aka-mashiko, (Common Rosefinch), Carpodacus erythrinus (ssp grebnitskii), rMaccW1-5
X__, Ogasawara-mashiko, (Bonin Grosbeak), Carpodacus ferreorostris, (E P6)
___, Beni-mashiko, (Siberian Long-tailed Rosefinch), Carpodacus sibiricus (ssp sanguinolentus), cS1; rSciW2; riW3-4; accW6
___, O-mashiko, (Pallas's Rosefinch), Carpodacus roseus (ssp portenkoi), uW1-2; acc3-5
___, Kawara-hiwa, (Oriental Greenfinch), Chloris sinica (ssp ussuriensis [U], kawarahiba, minor), cSuW1; cP2-6
___, Ogasawara-kawara-hiwa (Bonin Greenfinch), Chloris kittlitzi, u6 (Ogasawara & Iwo Islands) (OSJ lists as C. sinica kittlitzi)
___, Beni-hiwa, (Redpoll), Acanthis flammea (ssp flammea, exilipes, hornemanni), uiW1-2; rW3-4; acc5-6 (OSJ lists as Common Redpoll and
ssp hornemanni as separate species, Ko-beni-hiwa, Arctic Redpoll, A. hornemanni exilipes, accW1-2)
___, Isuka, (Red Crossbill), Loxia curvirostra (ssp japonica), uMWrS1-2; accMW3-6
___, Naki-isuka, (Two-barred Crossbill), Loxia leucoptera (ssp bifasciata), rW1-2; accW3
U__, Goshiki-hiwa, (European Goldfinch), Carduelis carduelis, acc2
___, Ma-hiwa, (Eurasian Siskin), Spinus spinus, uS1-2; fMW1-6
Tsumenaga-hojiro-ka, (Longspurs and Snow Buntings) Calcariidae
___, Tsumenaga-hojiro, (Lapland Longspur), Calcarius lapponicus (ssp coloratus), rMW1; accW2-5
___, Yuki-hojiro, (Snow Bunting), Plectrophenax nivalis (ssp vlasowae, townsendi), uiW1-2; acc3-5
Hojiro-ka, (Buntings), Emberizidae
U__, Renjaku-nojiko, (Crested Bunting), Emberiza lathami, acc5 (Iriomote May 1987)
___, Ki-aoji, (Yellowhammer), Emberiza citrinella (ssp erythrogenys), accW2-4
___, Shiraga-hojiro, (Pine Bunting), Emberiza leucocephalos (ssp leucocephalos), rMW1-5
___, Hojiro, (Meadow Bunting), Emberiza cioides (ssp castaneiceps [U], ciopsis), cSrW1; cP2-4; rW5-6
___, Iwaba-hojiro, (Grey-necked Bunting), Emberiza buchanani, accM2-3
___, Zuao-hojiro, (Ortolan Bunting), Emberiza hortulana, acc3-5
___, Shirohara-hojiro, (Tristram's Bunting), Emberiza tristrami, acc1; rMW2-5
___, Hoaka, (Chestnut-eared Bunting), Emberiza fucata (ssp fucata), ciS1-4; fMW3-4; rMW5
___, Ko-hoaka, (Little Bunting), Emberiza pusilla, rMW1-5; accW6
___, Kimayu-hojiro, (Yellow-browed Bunting), Emberiza chrysophrys, acc1; rMW2-4; acc5
___, Kashiradaka, (Rustic Bunting), Emberiza rustica, cMW1-4; rW5-6 (OSJ lists as ssp E. r. latifascia)
___, Miyama-hojiro, (Yellow-throated Bunting), Emberiza elegans (ssp elegans), uMrW1-2; uP3; fMW4-5; acc6
___,*Shima-aoji, (Yellow-breasted Bunting), Emberiza aureola (ssp ornata), rS1; accS2; accM2-6
___, Shima-nojiko, (Chestnut Bunting), Emberiza rutila, accMW1-5
___, Zuguro-chakincho, (Black-headed Bunting), Emberiza melanocephala, accMW1-5
___, Chakincho, (Red-headed Bunting), Emberiza bruniceps, accM (some Japan Sea island records)
___, Nojiko, (Yellow Bunting), Emberiza sulphurata, acc1; riS2-3; rMW3-5
___, Shiberia-aoji, (Black-faced Bunting), Emberiza spodocephala (ssp spodocephala), uM (Japan sea islands)
___, Aoji, (Masked Bunting), Emberiza personata, rS1; cP2; cMW3-5; acc6
___, Kuroji, (Grey Bunting), Emberiza variabilis, ciS1-2; fW2-4; rW5
___, Shiberia-jurin, (Pallas's Reed Bunting), Emberiza pallasi (ssp pallasi, polaris), accM1; rM2; rW3-4
___, Ko-jurin, (Ochre-rumped Bunting), Emberiza yessoensis (ssp yessoensis), accS1; uiS2; uiW3-4
___, O-jurin, (Common Reed Bunting), Emberiza schoeniclus (ssp pyrrhulina), fSrW1-2; ciW3-5
Gomafu-suzume-ka, (New World Sparrows), Passerellidae
___, Gomafu-suzume, (Sooty Fox Sparrow), Passerella unalaschcensis, accW1-2 (Hokkaido Feb 1985; Tochigi Nov 1935; Kanagawa Jan 2010) (OSJ
lists as P. iliaca unalaschcensis)
U__, Yuki-himedori, (Dark-eyed Junco), Junco hyemalis, acc
___, Miyama-shitodo, (White-crowned Sparrow), Zonotrichia leucophrys (ssp gambelii), accW1-4
___, Kigashira-shitodo, (Golden-crowned Sparrow), Zonotrichia atricapilla, accW1-3
___, Sabanna-shitodo, (Savannah Sparrow), Passerculus sandwichensis (ssp sandwichensis), accW1-5
___, Uta-suzume, (Song Sparrow), Melospiza melodia, acc3 (Kanagawa Nov 2017; Wakayama Oct 2019; Mishima I. May 2007)
Amerikamushikui-ka, (New World Warblers), Parulidae
___,*Kaoguro-amerika-mushikui, (Common Yellowthroat), Geothlypis trichas (ssp campicola), acc2 (Ibaraki Feb-Apr 2017)
___, Kizuta-amerika-mushikui, (Myrtle Warbler), Setophaga coronata (ssp coronata), acc2 (Kanagawa Jan-Apr 2010) (OSJ lists as Yellow-rumped
Warbler)
U__, Uiruson-amerika-mushikui, (Wilson's Warbler), Cardellina pusilla, acc2 (Hegurajima Oct 1991)
Fukincho-ka , (Tanagers and allies) Thraupidae
___, Kokancho, (Red-crested Cardinal), Paroaria coronata, F 2 (Saitama, Tokyo, Osaka)
FOOTNOTES (*):
* Shiroago-yotaka (Savanna Nightjar), Caprimulgus affinis (ssp stictomus). First Japan record photographed 9 Jan 2024 by Kazuki Takeshita in Yomitan Village, Okinawa. Not yet recognized by OSJ. ryukyushimpo.jp/news/national/entry-2728245.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1706041332
* Ryukyu-ao-bato, (Ryukyu Green Pigeon), Treron permagnus and *Zuaka-ao-bato, (Taiwan Green Pigeon), Treron formosae are confounded in OSJ 8th edition under entry for Treron formosae, Whistling Green Pigeon.
* Seikei, (Grey-headed Swamphen), Porphyrio poliocephalus. Previous sightings may have been of Purple Swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio (17 Oct 2023, Ishigakijima) or Philippine Swamphen, Porphyrio pulverulentus, since split.
* Chibetto-medai-chidori, Tibetan Sand Plover, and * Shiberia-medai-chidori, Siberian Sand Plover. OSJ 8th edition confounds the IOC taxonomy of these two species under listing as Medai-chidori, Siberian Sand Plover, Charadrius mongolus.
*O-sorihashi-shigi, (Bar-tailed Godwit), Limosa lapponica. IOC 14.2 does not include a ssp anadyrensis mentioned in the OSJ 8th edition text entry.
* Higashishina-ajisashi, (Chinese Crested Tern), Thalasseus bernsteini. 19 Oct 2018, Miyakojima. Photographed by Vladimir Dinets.
* Amerika-umisuzume (Cassin's Auklet) Ptychoramphus aleuticus. One photographed on 19 March 2005 from Ooarai-Tomakomai ferry by Masao Fukagawa. (fide Yoshiki Watabe, 2005)
* Ahodori, (Short-tailed Albatross), Phoebastria albatrus consists of two cryptic species. The species breeding on the Senkaku Islands is Phoebastria albatrus sensu stricto, while the species breeding on Torishima Island remains unnamed.
* Mankusu-mizunagidori (Manx Shearwater) Puffinus puffinus. "One seen at Gotenba seashore, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, several times from the middle of May to 13 July 2004. The bird often flew around a shop at the shore in the night and ran against the sheet over the shop. It was captured and released several times. I saw it and took photos on 11 July. It was identified as P. bannermani (Ogasawara-mizunagidori), but now several birders including me believe that it was P. puffinus and the first Asian record. It has not been published yet, but a paper is being prepared." (fide Atsunori Fukuda, 2005)
* Hawai-seguro-mizunagidori, (Newell's Shearwater), Puffinus newelli, acc6 (Chichijima Nov 2006). This record may refer instead to Rapa Shearwater, Puffinus myrtae, split from Newell's in 2018.
* Hime-mizunagidori (Little Shearwater) Puffinus assimilis. One captured on Hahajima, Ogasawara, Tokyo, on 7 April 1997 (Hiraoka and Chiba, the Ornithological Society of Japan 1997 meeting). Another captured on Chichijima, Ogasawara, Tokyo, on 3 January 2005. It died later and is preserved in the Institute of Boninology. Photos can be seen at the following HP (in Japanese): http://www.ogasawara.or.jp/ibo/topic_f.html (fide Atsunori Fukuda, 2005). [Compiler's note: To my knowledge, specimen has not been identified to subspecies. Subspecies (now species) elegans, Subantarctic Shearwater, was split from Little in 2017.]
* Toki (Crested Ibis) Nipponia nippon. Reintroduced onto Sado Island in experimental numbers December 2008. The first wild-born young were reported in April 2013.
* Amerika-haiiro-chuuhi (Northern Harrier) Circus hudsonius. Teruaki Morioka (1999) identified the harrier of which Mr. Hirozo Maki took a photo in mid-January 1997 in Bekkai-cho, Hokkaido, as Circus hudsonius. The photo appeared in Morioka (1999), Maki (1998), and Maki and Onishi (2000). This bird was a male adult. Morioka (1999) also suggested that the harrier of which he took photos on 17 January 1982 in Nabeta, Aichi Prefecture, should be identified as Circus hudsonius. The same photo also appeared in Morioka et al. (1995), and Morioka also suggested in this book that the bird had characters of hudsonius. This bird was a juvenile. References: Maki, H. 1998, Birds of Prey in Japan, Heibon-sha, Tokyo (in Japanese). Maki, H. and Onishi, T. 2000, A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Japan 590. Heibon-sha, Tokyo (in Japanese). Morioka, T., Kanouchi, T., Kawata, T. and Yamagata, N. 1995, The Birds of Prey in Japan (in Japanese with some English). Morioka, T. 1999, "Study of Ssp. of Hen Harrier in North America", Birder 13(6): 66-69, 105 (in Japanese). (fide Yoshiki Watabe, June 2006)
* Usu-haiiro-chuhi (Pallid Harrier) Circus macrourus. It was said that a Pallid Harrier had been recorded with a photo at Ochiishi-misaki, Hokkaido on 3 January 1984. However, Mr. Teruaki Morioka identified it as a Hen Harrier, as (1) the pattern of the bird's face had been delicate and paler than Pallid Harrier, and (2) the length of p5 had been seen to be the same length or longer than the length of p2. Reference: Nihon Yacho no Kai Yacho-kiroku Iinkai 1989. The Birds of First Record in Japan, Yacho 54(1): 38-43. (fide Yoshiki Watabe, 2005)
* Himehairo-chuhi (Montagu's Harrier) Circus pygargus. One recorded at Izu-numa, Miyagi-ken on 4 March 1967, but without photos. The record was published in Yacho 32(8):15. (fide Yoshiki Watabe, 2005)
*Himaraya-fukuro, (Himalayan Owl). Strix nivicolum ma. OSJ 8th lists as Mori-fukuro, S. aluco ma and Japanese name is referrable to Tawny Owl, S. aluco, but that species has no subspecies ma, which belongs to S. nivicolum. On geographical range, Himalayan Owl, Himaraya-fukuro (ヒマラヤフクロウ) is more likely than Tawny Owl; however, this Checklist must remain indecisive without access to the original sighting information.
*Miyako-shobin, (Guam Kingfisher), Todiramphus cinnamominus. OSJ 8th lists as Miyako Island Kingfisher, T. miyakoensis. However, IOC 14.2 now regards this as a doubtfully valid taxon; it is relegated to a note under the IOC's T. cinnamominus entry.
*Kawari-sankocho, ("Asian Paradise Flycatcher"), Terpsiphone paradisi sensu lato. It is unclear from this brief entry in the OSJ 8th edition's Appendix B to what group of species this unaccepted sighting might refer.
* Zukin-garasu (Hooded Crow) Corvus cornix. 31 May 2010. Sano M, Nakajima F, Odaya Y & Umegaki Y, 2018, The first record of Hooded Crow Corvus cornix for Japan, on Yonaguni Island, Okinawa Prefecture. Jpn J Ornithol 67: 259–262.
* Parus cinereus and Parus minor were previously split from P. major as two species: Cinereous Tit and Japanese Tit. but genetic analyses suggest that the Parus major complex may be better interpreted as comprising two species: East Asian P. cinereus (cinereus + minor) which forms a sister clade to Palearctic P. major (major + bokharensis). "Cinereous Tit" is tentatively assigned as the English name for the lumped species. (IOC)
* Chibettouta-tsugumi, (Chinese Thrush), Turdus mupinensis. Photographed 11 February 2024 (https://seabeans.net/42087/?fbclid=IwAR0m_tE0rGy_PWKq0IQ9U0XE8ghPS4aStDjd_8p-Kxa_mUFdVS1DnPk3Tik).
* Chabara-oruri (Taiwan Vivid Niltava). Two records from Okinawa, but may have been escapees. One male captured at Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture, on 2 May 1989 ("A Check-list of the Birds of Okinawa Prefecture with Notes on Recent Status including Hypothetical Records", Whirter et al., 1996, Bulletin of the Okinawa Prefectural Museum 22:33-152). "I saw one adult male at Sonai, Yonagunijima, Okinawa Prefecture, on 24 March 1998; a photo taken on a later day is in A Guide to the Wild Birds of Okinawa (Okinawa Bird Study Society, 2002, published by Shinpou-shuppan)". (fide Atsunori Fukuda, 2005)
* Shima-aoji (Yellow-breasted Bunting) Emberiza aureola. Dramatic decline in numbers throughout range.
* Kaoguro-amerikamushilui, (Common Yellowthroat), Geothlypis trichas. 26 February to 23 April 2017. Fukuda A & Odaya Y, 2018, The first record of Common Yellowthroat Geothlypis trichas for Japan, in Ibaraki Town, Higashi-Ibaraki County, Ibaraki Prefecture. Jpn J Ornithol 67: 253–258.
AD HOC CHECKLIST COMMITTEE: Neil Davidson, Charles Harper, † Richard Klim, Denis Lepage, Sean Minns, Nial Moores