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Nightingale
Scientific name: Luscinia megarhynchos
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: SILVICOLIDAE
Group: Birds
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 20 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.04-31.10
Gestation: 180 à 220 jours
Births: 31.10-15.11
Habitat:
Woodlands, thickets, gardens
Description:
The nightingale is a small passerine bird known for its melodious and powerful song, found primarily in woodlands, thickets, and gardens across Europe and Asia. It is easily recognized by its brown-russet plumage and light belly, as well as its relatively short beak. The nightingale is especially famous for its song, which is particularly vibrant and long, especially during the breeding season. It prefers dense and well-hidden habitats to feed on insects and worms.
Recommended lens:
>=600 mm
Photography tips:
Photograph the nightingale using a telephoto lens to capture its furtive movements and singing behavior. It is best to photograph early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the light is soft and the bird is more active. Be ready to capture a moment when it sings from a perch or moves through dense vegetation.
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