What is Japan's National Treasure?

Japan's national treasure is the crested ibis.

The ibis is Japan's national treasure animal, traditionally also regarded as a sacred bird by the royal family, the ibis is full of white feathers, red crown and black beak, plus a pair of long thin feet, so that the description, we may be in the mind of all the Danding Crane, in fact, the difference between the two types of birds is very big. Crested Ibis is a rare and beautiful bird, and is known as the "Jewel of the Orient" among birds.

The Crested Ibis is a rare and beautiful bird, known as the "Jewel of the Orient". With its white feathers, red crown and long black beak, and long slender legs, the ibis has always been regarded as a sacred bird by the Japanese royal family. The Latin name of the ibis translates to "Japan's Japan", and naming the bird after the country shows the importance of the ibis to the nation.

The crested ibis was once widely distributed in eastern China, Japan, Russia and North Korea, but its population declined sharply due to environmental degradation. It inhabits sparsely forested areas at an altitude of 1,200-1,400 meters and wades in nearby streams, swamps and rice paddies.

Walking and foraging for small fish, crabs, frogs, snails and other aquatic animals, and eating insects; resting on tall trees and sleeping at night; staying birds, and wandering in small groups in the fall and winter to the low mountains and plains for a small area.