Meet Tiny, Fluffy And Cutest Japanese Snow Fairy Bird
(Pic Courtesy: Discover Animal Instagram)
Ritika Handoo
Jun 09, 2025
Shima Enaga, nicknamed as the Japanese snow fairy because of its tiny size and fluffy white feathers is super cutesy.
Snow fairy bird belongs to the long-tailed bushtit family and is one of the smallest birds in Japan, measuring only about 14 cm or 5.5 inches long.
It has round eyes, fluffy body and cutesy looks. Shima Enaga has become popular among bird lovers and locals in Hokkaido island.
According to Discover Animal Instagram page: This tiny bird is a subspecies of the long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus) with a unique charm that made it go viral on social media.
With its snow-white feathers, round shape, and innocent expression, it's considered one of the most adorable creatures in the world.
People are flocking the Bird-Watching Cafe in Hokkaido to watch the most adorable Shima Enaga. Read Next Story
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