Nature & geography・Okinawa

Okinawa railYanbaru kuina

Also known as: ヤンバルクイナ

A bird endemic to the forests of northern Okinawa's main island that can barely fly, with small wings. Described as a new species in 1981, it is designated a national Natural Monument.

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