the Japanese than their gentleness and kindness to children and animals. It is in consequence of this that not only the domesticated, but the so-called wild, animals and birds of this country are ...

Like other eagles, Steller's also steal food from other birds. In Japan, Steller's sea eagles feast on cod. In addition to fish, they eat crabs, shellfish, squid, small animals, ducks, gulls ...

bold line work and colorful rendering. While some birds depicted carry recognizable symbolism, Hiroshige’s “Canary and Clematis” features a glimpse into the changing history of Japan as canaries were ...