Himine Shrine Collared Scops Owl Habitat

檜峰神社のコノハズク生息地 · Himinejinjanokonohazukuseisokuchi

Oriental Scops Owl — Photo: no rights reserved / CC0 / iNaturalist

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: June 19, 1958
Location: 山梨県笛吹市
Prefectures: Yamanashi
Scientific name: Otus sunia

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Oriental Scops Owl

A small owl, a little larger than a sparrow, that arrives in summer and calls at night with a distinctive three-note song. The shrine forest of Himine Shrine in Yamanashi is protected as its habitat, reflecting the long association between this bird and sacred groves.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Himine Shrine Collared Scops Owl Habitat is a Prefectural Natural Monument, designated as: Habitat / breeding site. Designated on June 19, 1958.

The designated site is in 山梨県笛吹市.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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