About the Bluethroat
The bluethroat is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is a migratory insectivorous species breeding in wet birch wood or bushy swamp in Europe and across the Palearctic with a foothold in western Alaska. It nests in tussocks or low in dense bushes. It winters in the Iberian Peninsula, the northern half of Africa, and in southern Asia. The bluethroat, and similar small European flycatchers, are often called chats.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Luscinia svecica |
| Species Codes | blueth, BLUE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bluethroat belong to?
The Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bluethroat?
The bluethroat is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is a migratory insectivorous species breeding in wet birch wood or bushy swamp in Europe and across the Palearctic with a foothold in western Alaska. It nests in tussocks or low in dense bushes. It winters in the Iberian...
Where can I report a Bluethroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Bluethroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blueth, or on iNaturalist.
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