#eastern asia

[uncharismatic-fauna]

The King of All Birds

The Eurasian wren, also known as the northern wren or the winter wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is found throughout Asia, most of Europe, and northern Africa; it has also been introduced into parts of North America. This bird can thrive in a variety of habitats, but prefer deciduous or coniferous forests with plenty of bushes and leaf cover.

The northern wren is on the small side, only 9 to 10 cm (3.5 to 3.9 in) long with a wingspan of 13–17 cm (5.1–6.7 in), and weighing at most about 10 g (0.35 oz). It is brown all over; darker on top, and mottled tan on the underside, wings, and tail. Males and females are nearly identical, but in the breeding season they can be distinguished by a brood patch on the females or a swollen cloaca in the males. T. troglodytes has several calls and songs, the most common of which is a "tic-tic-tic" sound.

Breeding season throughout Europe and Asia is in the spring and summer, from March to August. Males maintain a territory, reinforcing its boundaries with complex songs and building several nests to draw in females. When a female arrives, he gives her a tour of his territory and, if she's impressed, she allows him to mate. After this, she lays 5-7 eggs in one of the males' nests and proceeds to incubate them while he provides food. At about 15 days, the eggs hatch. Generally the young are cared for by the female, while the male seeks out another mate, but some monogamous males will stay with the nest until the chicks have fledged at about 16 days old. Winter wrens only live about 2 years old in the wild, though some individuals may live as long as 4 years.

The eurasian wren is active primarily during the day, and when not defending their territories or seeking out mates, they are foraging for insects. Their primary prey are moths, butterflies, millipedes, and larvae-- and, in riparian areas, aquatic invertebrates. Birds of prey like northern harriers are the primary predators of T. troglodytes adults, while nests are targets for crows, jays, and weasels.

Conservation status: Due to its large range and population size, the Eurasian wren is considered Least Concern by the IUCN. In fact, studies and monitoring programs indicate that the number of winter wrens is increasing.

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Ashley Bradford

Andy Wilson

Steve Garvie

Andreas Eichler

[tierradentro]

“Bat Against Full Moon”, late 19th century, Nomura Yoshikuni.

[kemetic-dreams]

Is the country name Singapore a Chinese word?

‘Singapore’ isn’t a Chinese word, it's an anglicised version of the name ‘Singa pura’ meaning ‘lion city’ which is derived from the Sanskrit language. And before we were even called ‘Singapura’, we were called ‘Temasek’ which is possibly derived from the same root as the word ‘tasek’, which means “lake” in Malay. Tasek implies a reference to a piece of land surrounded by water. The name also appears in sources related to the Zheng He voyages of the early 15th century.

Also, Singapore’s original Chinese name wasn’t even called ‘Xinjiapo 新加坡’. It was instead called ‘Nanyang 南洋’ which in turn is a sinocentric Chinese term for the warmer and fertile geographical region along the Southern coastal regions of China and beyond, otherwise known as the 'South Sea' or Southeast Asia.

Lastly, we were called ‘Syonan-to 昭南島’ during Japanese occupation which meant "Light of the South Island".

[metal-gear-sayuri]

So... with all this celebration of Shinzo Abe's assassination comes, well a lot. Like it's great that this fuck got what was coming. But firstly, it needs to be pointed out that the shooter had no qualms with him politically, so let's not celebrate that guy. Secondly, as many have already pointed out, this will just likely prop up the LDP which will absolutely lead to MORE discrimination and violence towards Korean and Chinese people living in Japan, as they are being directly blamed already by right wingers (not surprising). As a person of Ryukyuan descent, my heart absolutely goes out to those that are going to be affected by this in solidarity. Thirdly, given that the second point happens, this will obviously affect China and Korea, considering Abe's involvement with Nippon Kaigi and their ultimate goal of reviving the Japanese empire. It doesn't help that there's been incredibly sinophobic reactions made by westerners. Or American occupation of South Korea and Japan. In conclusion, fuck Japanese ultranationalists and imperialism, and show your unwavering support to those that are going to be negatively impacted by the events to follow, including but DEFINITELY not limited to the Chinese and Koreans.

[sumayarahman]

[don-lichterman]

World Athletics Championships 2022, Kelsey-Lee Barber wins women’s javelin title, news, video, results, Mackenzie Little

World Athletics Championships 2022, Kelsey-Lee Barber wins women’s javelin title, news, video, results, Mackenzie Little

Australia’s Kelsey-Lee Barber has become the first woman to defend a world title in javelin, securing a momentous victory at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA, today. Barber threw 66.91 metres on her third attempt, nearly three metres better than second-placed American Kara Winger’s 64.05m. Barber’s effort – the best in the world this season – was short of her personal best of…

[graysonsebert]

Great Wall of China 🇨🇳 • model: me • I own the image • creation credit: me •

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔅𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔤𝔢 𝔬𝔣 ℑ𝔪𝔪𝔬𝔯𝔱𝔞𝔩𝔰 𝔩𝔬𝔠𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔡 𝔦𝔫 ℌ𝔲𝔞𝔫𝔤𝔰𝔥𝔞𝔫 , ℭ𝔥𝔦𝔫𝔞

[accessant]

Ageing

[tierradentro]

“Fireflies at Ochanomizu”, c.1880, Kobayashi Kiyochika.

[songs-of-the-east]

Armenian Folk Costume

[lionofchaeronea]

Two Dragons in Clouds, Kanō Hōgai, 1885

[inatungulates]

Eastern barasingha Rucervus duvaucelii ranjitsinhi

Observed by kalyanvarma, CC BY

[graysonsebert]

China travel aesthetic, Zhanjiajie and Yangshuo 💚 • I own all images • creation credit: me •

[is-the-owl-video-cute]

Is North Korea actually bad

It is not what you have been told it is. There are many bad things about the government of North Korea, there are many bad things about those running it, but it is not what you have been told it is.