Luscinia svecica svecica, also known as the European Bluetail, is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Muscicapidae. It is a migratory bird found in the northern parts of Eurasia, including Scandinavia, Russia, and parts of Europe and Asia.
The male European Bluetail has a distinctive blue tail, which is where it gets its name. It also has a blue crown and a rust-colored throat and breast. The female, on the other hand, has a brownish-grey back and a duller version of the male’s rust-colored throat and breast.
The European Bluetail is known for its beautiful song, which is a series of melodious whistles and trills. It is often found in damp woodland areas and near water, where it feeds on insects and spiders.
As a migratory bird, the European Bluetail breeds in the northern parts of its range during the summer months and then migrates south to winter in parts of Africa and Asia. Its conservation status is currently listed as “Least Concern” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
