#browndipper

Brown Dipper (Cinclus pallasii) Though named “crow” in Japanese due to its appearance, it is taxonomically quite distant, being considered closer to the flycatcher and thrush family. It dives into rivers to search for food such as aquatic insects and small fish. Around Karuizawa, we often encounter them in mountain streams, but I also recall being surprised to spot one in an urban river in a large city.

カワガラス その外見から「カラス」と名がつくが、分類上はだいぶ縁が遠くヒタキやツグミの仲間に近いとされる。川に潜りながら水生昆虫や小魚などの餌を探す。 軽井沢周辺では山の渓流でよく出会うが、ある大きな街の都市河川で見かけて意外に思った記憶もある。