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Thrush Nightingale

Luscinia luscinia

Least Concern
Wingspan
17.8 cm
Weight
26.2 g
Family
Muscicapidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 17.8 cm 7.0 in
Weight 26.2 g 0.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 10 days.

Clutch Size

4-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers)
Genus Luscinia
Species Luscinia luscinia

Distribution

Thrush Nightingale has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Thrush Nightingale endangered?
The Thrush Nightingale has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Thrush Nightingale nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 10 days.
How big is the Thrush Nightingale?
The Thrush Nightingale has a wingspan of 17.8 cm, weight of 26.2 g.
What order and family does the Thrush Nightingale belong to?
The Thrush Nightingale (Luscinia luscinia) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae.

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