About the Thrush Nightingale
The thrush nightingale, also known as the sprosser, is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is a migratory species breeding in forests in Europe and the Palearctic and overwintering in Africa. An insectivore, it nests near the ground in dense undergrowth. Its distribution is more northerly than the very closely related common nightingale, which it closely resembles in appearance. Hybrids between the two have occurred in areas where their ranges overlap.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Luscinia luscinia |
| Species Codes | thrnig1, THNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Thrush Nightingale belong to?
The Thrush Nightingale (Luscinia luscinia) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Thrush Nightingale?
The thrush nightingale, also known as the sprosser, is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is a migratory species breeding in forests in Europe and the Palearctic and overwintering in Africa. An insectivore, it nests near the ground in dense undergrowth. Its distribution is...
Where can I report a Thrush Nightingale sighting?
You can log sightings of Thrush Nightingale on eBird (ebird.org) using species code thrnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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