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Common Nightingale

Luscinia megarhynchos

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Muscicapidae ›Genus: Luscinia

About

The common nightingale or simply nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), also known as rufous nightingale, is a small passerine bird best known for its powerful and beautiful song. It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae. It belongs to a group of more terrestrial species, often called chats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Nightingale?
The scientific name of Common Nightingale is Luscinia megarhynchos.
What is the conservation status of Common Nightingale?
The Common Nightingale has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Nightingale belong to?
Common Nightingale belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Nightingale belong to?
Common Nightingale belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Nightingale belong to?
Common Nightingale belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Common Nightingale belong to?
Common Nightingale belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Common Nightingale belong to?
Common Nightingale belongs to the family Muscicapidae.
What genus does Common Nightingale belong to?
Common Nightingale belongs to the genus Luscinia.