A coloring page featuring plum blossoms and a Japanese bush warbler, a classic February scene. This free design for seniors and care facilities rewards careful coloring of the delicate petals and overlapping leaves with a beautiful result. Free PDF download and print, no registration needed.
Flowers & Plants, For Seniors & Care Facilities, Animals
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PDF (line art + color sample) and PNG
🗣 Conversation Starters — for care activities and family time
Have you ever heard a bush warbler’s “ho-hokekyo” call?
How do you sense the arrival of spring? Is birdsong one of the signs?
Plum blossoms and bush warblers are a classic pairing in Japanese paintings. Do you like this combination?
Did you know that in old Japan, the bush warbler was considered a bird of good fortune?
Why is the bush warbler called the “bird that announces spring”?
The bush warbler begins singing its “ho-hokekyo” call in spring, earning it the nickname “the bird that announces spring.” It can actually start singing as early as late January or February, and has long been beloved in Japan as a familiar herald of the season.
Isn’t the bush warbler a green bird?
Despite its name, the bush warbler is actually a plain olive-brown color. The yellow-green shade often associated with the term “uguisu-iro” (warbler green) actually belongs to the Japanese white-eye, which is frequently mistaken for the warbler. The bush warbler has a beautiful song but a modest appearance.
Does it take time for a bush warbler to master its song?
Young bush warblers can’t quite manage the full “ho-hokekyo” call at first, singing shorter versions like “hokekyo” or “ho-ho.” As they grow, they practice their song and are able to sing beautifully by springtime.
