Saturday, May 17, 2008


NIGHTINGALE

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Chordata
Aves
Psittaciformes
Turdidae
Luscinia megarhynchos

Famous for its musical song, the nightingale is a species of small perching bird. A shy creature, this bird usually sings at night.

They live in thick woodland undergrowth, scrub, and damp marshy spots where insects are plentiful. It feeds mainly on the ground, eating worms, spiders and insects. Fruit and berries are also taken.

The female builds a thick nest of dead leaves, lining it with grass and hair. Nightingales lay 4 to 5 eggs.



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