Rufous Nightingale

Luscinia megarhynchos

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Brief #

Plain brown above except for the reddish tail.

Synonyms #

  • Ruiseñor común (Spanish)
  • Reiseñor común (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Rufous Nightingale is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It is plain brown above except for the reddish tail. It is buff to white below. The sexes are similar.

Measurements #

Length: 15 - 18 cm
Wingspan: 23 - 26 cm
Weight: 17 - 24 g

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