Ikimono KokuhoLiving Treasures of Japan
National Natural Monument
Birds

Ijima's Leaf Warbler

Phylloscopus ijimae

Photo: Roman / CC BY-NC 4.0 / iNaturalist

A small migratory bird that breeds in Japan on the Izu Islands and the Tokara Islands. It winters farther south. With a limited breeding range, the species is designated a national Natural Monument without a geographically restricted designation area, and conserving its forest habitat is important.

Scientific name
Phylloscopus ijimae
Group
Birds
Prefectures
Tokyo, Kagoshima, Okinawa
Japanese Red List (Ministry of the Environment)
EndangeredMinistry of the Environment 5th Red List (2026)
日本語
イイジマムシクイ
简体中文
饭岛柳莺

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Ijima's Leaf Warbler is protected as a Natural Monument (1 national and 0 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Ijima's Leaf Warbler" on this page.

The Ijima's Leaf Warbler is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Tokyo, Kagoshima, Okinawa.

The Ijima's Leaf Warbler is listed as "Endangered" in the Ministry of the Environment 5th Red List (2026) (listed as イイジマムシクイ).

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