Uguisu articles

What is the most widely accepted English name for the *uguisu*?

What is the most widely accepted English name for the *uguisu*?

What is the current scientific designation provided for the *uguisu*?

What is the current scientific designation provided for the *uguisu*?

Why is calling the *uguisu* the Japanese Nightingale scientifically misleading?

Why is calling the *uguisu* the Japanese Nightingale scientifically misleading?

What environmental characteristic explains the 'Bush Warbler' part of its English name?

What environmental characteristic explains the 'Bush Warbler' part of its English name?

What cultural observation contrasts the timing of the *uguisu*'s song with the plum blossom (*ume*)?

What cultural observation contrasts the timing of the *uguisu*'s song with the plum blossom (*ume*)?

What useful identifying physical mark is noted on the otherwise drab Japanese Bush Warbler?

What useful identifying physical mark is noted on the otherwise drab Japanese Bush Warbler?

What is the primary significance of the *uguisu*'s call in Japanese culture?

What is the primary significance of the *uguisu*'s call in Japanese culture?

What architectural feature in ancient structures is named for the *uguisu* because of a deliberate squeaking mechanism?

What architectural feature in ancient structures is named for the *uguisu* because of a deliberate squeaking mechanism?

What traditional use was made of the dried and sterilized droppings of the *uguisu*?

What traditional use was made of the dried and sterilized droppings of the *uguisu*?

What is the IUCN conservation classification for the Japanese Bush Warbler species?

What is the IUCN conservation classification for the Japanese Bush Warbler species?

For what purpose were women known as *uguisu-jō* selected based on the bird's auditory characteristics?

For what purpose were women known as *uguisu-jō* selected based on the bird's auditory characteristics?

What is the Uguisu frequently known as in English?

What is the Uguisu frequently known as in English?

How is the Uguisu typically experienced by observers due to its shy nature?

How is the Uguisu typically experienced by observers due to its shy nature?

Approximately how long is the Uguisu bird?

Approximately how long is the Uguisu bird?

What subtle field mark can sometimes aid in clearly identifying an Uguisu?

What subtle field mark can sometimes aid in clearly identifying an Uguisu?

Which mainland Asian areas, besides Japan, include the Uguisu's geographical range?

Which mainland Asian areas, besides Japan, include the Uguisu's geographical range?

What characteristic environment do Uguisu prefer for thriving?

What characteristic environment do Uguisu prefer for thriving?

What food source does the Uguisu supplement its diet with as seasons change?

What food source does the Uguisu supplement its diet with as seasons change?

What is the most celebrated Uguisu call frequently transcribed in Japanese phonetics?

What is the most celebrated Uguisu call frequently transcribed in Japanese phonetics?

In traditional Japanese aesthetics, the Uguisu is symbolically linked with which flower as a spring motif?

In traditional Japanese aesthetics, the Uguisu is symbolically linked with which flower as a spring motif?

What specific term refers to the distinctive, trembling quality in some male Uguisu songs?

What specific term refers to the distinctive, trembling quality in some male Uguisu songs?

What is the current global conservation categorization for the Japanese Bush Warbler?

What is the current global conservation categorization for the Japanese Bush Warbler?

Where are Uguisu nests typically constructed relative to the ground?

Where are Uguisu nests typically constructed relative to the ground?