I always enjoy trying to find woodpeckers wherever I go and Japan did not disappoint! The #JapanesePygmyWoodpecker had lovely patterning and deftly scoured the trees.
Nov 2025 in Japan #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker perched on the trunk of a leafless tree, facing left. Its plumage shows black-and-white barring on the wings and back, with a pale face and a small red patch visible on the rear of the head. The background is softly blurred. 葉のない木の幹にとまるコゲラが左向きに写っている。翼と背には白黒の横縞模様があり、顔は淡色。後頭部には小さな赤い斑が見える。背景は大きくぼけている。
Sharing a Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker for today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme #TreePerchers.
If you look closely, you can spot a tiny red patch on the back of its head 😊🪶
「伝説の赤」がうっすらと見えますね✨この写真を見た人はいいことあるかも（根拠なし）🤣
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おはようございます☀️
脳震盪を起こさないのだろうか？
という疑問をもつ研究者は過去からいて
未だに新たな仮説が提示され検証されている
#コゲラ #ズーラシア #JapanesePygmyWoodpecker #ZOORASIA
今日のコゲラ
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
#コゲラ #野鳥 #japanesepygmywoodpecker #woodpecker #bird #birds #birds_nature #birding #birdwatching 2/27/2026
おはようございます。🙇
久々ぶりの緑地”おこげ”様にございます。
どんな環境下でも”コゲラ君は元気ですな。😊♪
それでは👋💕
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With noise reduction applied in Lightroom: A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker clinging vertically to the trunk of a tree, facing left. The bird shows fine black-and-white barring on the wings, a pale buff belly, and a soft brown head with a pale eyebrow stripe. The background is a bright, overcast sky. Lightroomでノイズ除去処理あり。樹幹に縦にとまって左を向くコゲラ。翼には細かな白黒の横斑があり、腹部は淡い黄褐色、頭部は柔らかい茶色で淡色の眉斑が見える。背景は明るい曇天の空。
Without noise reduction: A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker clinging vertically to the trunk of a tree, facing left. The bird shows fine black-and-white barring on the wings, a pale buff belly, and a soft brown head with a pale eyebrow stripe. The background is a bright, overcast sky. ノイズ除去処理なし。樹幹に縦にとまって左を向くコゲラ。翼には細かな白黒の横斑があり、腹部は淡い黄褐色、頭部は柔らかい茶色で淡色の眉斑が見える。背景は明るい曇天の空。
I’d love to hear your thoughts — the first image is with Lightroom’s noise reduction applied, the second is without. Which do you prefer? Can you spot the difference? 🤔 🪶
ブルスカの画質なら正直ノイズ除去なしでもあまり変わらない…かな？ご意見くださーい🤭
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Close-up side view of a Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker perched against a tree trunk. The bird’s head and upper body fill most of the frame, showing fine feather details, a pale face with a white eyebrow stripe, and a dark eye with a reddish ring. 木の幹にとまるコゲラを横から捉えたクローズアップ写真。画面の大部分を頭部と上半身が占め、淡い色合いの顔、白い眉斑、赤みのある縁を持つ暗色の眼、細かな羽毛の質感が確認できる。
Get up close and enjoy every bit of this Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker’s cuteness 😊🪶
2週連続で #土アップ はコゲラの登場。推し活ってこういうことでしょ😏
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A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker perched on a tree branch, seen in profile. The bird has brown-and-white streaked plumage, a pale underside, and a slender bill, with sunlight illuminating its feathers against a softly blurred background. 木の枝にとまるコゲラを横から捉えた写真。茶色と白の縞模様の羽毛と淡い色の腹部、細いくちばしが見え、背景はぼかされている。
A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker that let me get within about three meters.
When they’re busy foraging, they seem to let their guard down a bit 😊🪶
#土アップ に登場しがちなのはいつメンが多いけど、コゲラはみんなの人気者❤️
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A Japanese pygmy woodpecker clings vertically to a tree trunk, shown in side profile. Its fluffed pale underparts form a rounded shape, with brown-and-white patterned wings and a short pointed bill visible in natural light. 樹木の幹に垂直にとまるコゲラを側面から捉えた写真。淡い色の腹部の羽毛がふくらみ、丸みのある輪郭をつくっている。茶色と白の模様の翼と、短く尖ったくちばしが自然光の中で見える。
Take a moment to admire that beautifully rounded belly ✨
What an absolutely wonderful little creature! 🤩 🪶
今年最後の #モフ曜日 ですね😊我が推しのゆったりしたおなかをご覧あれ✨
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A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker is perched on a tree branch. Its back and wings show a pattern of black and white spots, while the underside is lighter with vertical streaks. The bird grips the branch with its claws and touches the bark with its beak. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the bird and the branch. 木の枝にコゲラがとまっている。背中と翼には黒と白の斑点模様があり、腹部は淡色で縦の筋が見える。鳥は爪で枝をつかみ、嘴を樹皮に当てている。背景は柔らかくぼけており、鳥と枝が際立っている。
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #MorningLight. I chose this photo to match the theme. Bathed in morning light, the Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker wears a crisp, resolute expression.😊☀️🪶
久しぶりの #BOTD 😊コゲラちゃん朝日が似合いますね👀✨
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A close-up of a Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker clinging vertically to a tree trunk. Its black-and-white plumage is finely patterned, with speckled wings and a sharp beak turned slightly to the side. The soft green background suggests a quiet forest setting. 木の幹に垂直にとまるコゲラのクローズアップ写真。黒と白の羽毛が繊細な模様を描き、斑点のある翼と横向きの鋭いくちばしが印象的。背景の柔らかな緑が静かな森の雰囲気を漂わせている。
Yesterday, several followers posted Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker photos and art—so this hopeless fan declared a “コゲラ祭” (Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker festival). Today, I’m joining in! 🤣🎉🪶
昨日のコゲラ投稿に感謝を込めて…
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A Japanese pygmy woodpecker perched on a branch in a dim forest, its small figure and barred back standing out against blurred trees. 薄暗い森の中で枝にとまるコゲラ。小さな体と白黒の縞模様の背が際立ち、背景はぼんやりした木々。
In the dim forest, I caught a lone Japanese pygmy woodpecker slipping through a mixed flock — proof that my senses are finely tuned to my ✨Oshi✨. 🪶😊
今朝はにわか雨☔に降られたけど推しのコゲラに会えて撮影もできたのでヨシ！✌️渡りの水鳥🦢🦆たちも順調に飛来中😄
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A close-up photo of a Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker perched on a tree trunk. The bird’s head is turned slightly back, showing its patterned black-and-white feathers and the red iris in its eye. 木の幹にとまるコゲラの接写写真。頭を少し後ろに向け、黒と白の縞模様の羽が目立ち、よく見ると目の虹彩が赤く写っている。
Take a closer look at the eye—can you see the red iris?
👀✨🪶
このところ鳥さんの虹彩が気になっています🤔コゲラは赤いんですよね👀
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A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker clings to the side of a tree, looking upward. Its feathers are a mix of soft brown and black-and-white patterns, with a blurred green background of leaves. コゲラが木の幹にとまり、上を見上げている。羽は淡い茶色と白黒模様で、背景は緑の葉がぼけて写っている。
This time, I was able to take my time photographing a Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker. 🪶😊
推しと過ごす充実したひととき😍
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A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker clings to a tree trunk, photographed from behind. The bird’s black and white patterned feathers stand out against a softly blurred background of green and yellow foliage. 木の幹にとまるコゲラを後ろから撮影した写真。羽の白黒模様が、緑と黄色のやわらかくぼけた背景の中で際立っている。
I saw a Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker again today. 😊🪶
Unfortunately, I got bitten by a mosquito while taking this shot—despite wearing gloves and using repellent.
These little villains show no mercy! 😣🦟
推しとワタシの逢瀬を…🦟、許すまじ🔥😠
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今日のコゲラ
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
#コゲラ #野鳥 #japanesepygmywoodpecker #woodpecker #bird #birds #birds_nature #birding #birdwatching 7/7/2025
A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker clings to the side of a tree trunk, looking intently at the bark as it searches for food. Its brown, black, and white plumage blends well with the textured tree surface. コゲラが木の幹にとまり、樹皮をじっと見つめながら餌を探している。茶色、黒、白の羽が木の模様とよくなじんでいる。
Staying strong in the heat—this Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker is on the hunt for some much-needed nutrients! 😊🪶
朝から蒸し暑さを感じるけどコゲラは元気です😊
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Two Japanese Pygmy Woodpeckers perched on tree bark, one passing food to the other. 木の樹皮にとまる2羽のコゲラのうち、1羽がもう1羽にエサを渡している。
I think this counts as courtship feeding.😍🪶
推しのラブシーン？！💓🤣
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久しぶりのコゲラ♪
チュンチュンを撮っていたら頭上からツピツピツピが聞こえて、シジュウカラを探したけど葉陰で撮れず、そのすぐそばにいたギーギーでした。
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A Japanese pygmy woodpecker clings to the side of a slender tree trunk, surrounded by fresh green leaves. The bird has a barred black-and-white pattern on its wings and a pale face. コゲラが細い木の幹につかまり、周囲には新緑の葉が広がっている。翼には白と黒の縞模様があり、顔は淡い色。
On this overcast morning, the forest feels unusually quiet. Then I hear a gentle “gee” call—soft, familiar. I look up, and there’s my little Oshi.✨ A quiet joy! 😊
葉っぱが茂って見つけにくいんですけどね😅
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今日のコゲラ
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
#コゲラ #野鳥 #japanesepygmywoodpecker #woodpecker #bird #birds #birds_nature #birding #birdwatching 5/28/2025
今日のコゲラ
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
#コゲラ #野鳥 #japanesepygmywoodpecker #woodpecker #bird #birds #birds_nature #birding #birdwatching 5/27/2025
A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker perched on a piece of bark, with its head turned to reveal a small but distinct red patch on the side of its crown. 朽木の上にとまるコゲラが、頭をかしげた姿勢で赤い羽根の一部をのぞかせている。
A close-up of the first image, showing the red patch on the Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker’s head in greater detail. 1枚目の写真のクローズアップで、コゲラの頭部にある赤い羽根がよりはっきりと見えている。
I finally managed to get a fairly clear shot of the red patch on a Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker, so I thought I’d post it here for the record (or maybe just for fun?). 🪶😊
推しの秘密のおしゃれポイント❤️
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今日のコゲラ
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
#コゲラ #野鳥 #japanesepygmywoodpecker #woodpecker #bird #birds #birds_nature #birding #birdwatching 5/15/2025
今日のコゲラ
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
#コゲラ #野鳥 #japanesepygmywoodpecker #woodpecker #bird #birds #birds_nature #birding #birdwatching 5/13/2025
今日のコゲラ
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
#コゲラ #野鳥 #japanesepygmywoodpecker #woodpecker #bird #birds #birds_nature #birding #birdwatching 5/5/2025
A close-up of a Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker clinging to a tree trunk, seen in profile with its beak slightly pointed upward. The background is softly blurred in gray tones. コゲラが木の幹にとまり、横から撮影されたクローズアップ写真。くちばしを少し上に向けており、背景はグレーのボケ味で柔らかく表現されている。
Back to fangirling after a while. Somehow, all my pics end up looking the same. 🪶😭
いつも変わらずかわいいんですけど、変わり映えがしないとも言う…🤔
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