About the Bluethroat
The Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) is a species of bird in the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 353 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code blueth when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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 member of the Old World Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Bluethroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Bluethroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blueth, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Flycatchers 353 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
28,076
iNat Observations
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