Bluethroat
Luscinia svecica
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Muscicapidae
About
The bluethroat is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is a migratory insectivorous species breeding in wet birch wood or bushy swamp in Europe and across the Palearctic with a foothold in western Alaska. It nests in tussocks or low in dense bushes. It winters in the Iberian Peninsula, the northern half of Africa, and in southern Asia. The bluethroat, and similar small European flycatchers, are often called chats.
Fun Fact
Male Bluethroats have a striking iridescent blue throat patch that they angle toward females like a mirror to maximize its shimmering effect during display.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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