About the Common Nightingale
The common nightingale, rufous nightingale or simply nightingale, is a small passerine bird which is best known for its powerful and beautiful song, often described as one of the most beautiful sounds in nature. An Old World flycatcher, it belongs to a group of more terrestrial species, often called chats. Its range partly overlaps with that of the more northerly thrush nightingale, a closely related species with which hybrids have occurred.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Luscinia megarhynchos |
| Species Codes | comnig1, CONI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Nightingale belong to?
The Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Common Nightingale?
The common nightingale, rufous nightingale or simply nightingale, is a small passerine bird which is best known for its powerful and beautiful song, often described as one of the most beautiful sounds in nature. An Old World flycatcher, it belongs to a group of more terrestrial species, often called...
Where can I report a Common Nightingale sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Nightingale on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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