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Nightingales are similar to, (but slightly larger than) Robins, with a robust, broad-tailed, rather plain brown appearance. They are a shy bird, and are more common in southern Europe. In the UK they are found in the South. Their diet consists of Insects, beetles and ants, also berries in autumn. The famous song is indeed of high quality, with a fast succession of high, low and rich notes that few other species can match. A secretive bird, who likes nothing better than hiding in the middle of an impenetrable bush. It is plain brown above except for the reddish tail. It is buff to white below. Nightingales are so named because they frequently sing at night as well as during the day. The Nightingale is very closely related to the Thrush Nightingale, and they are difficult to tell apart, the latter having a grey toned (rather than brown) back, and less red tail.
Status in UKMigrant Breeder, Passage Visitor
Maximum Recorded Age7 years, 1 month
Typical lifespan3 years
Age at First Breeding1 year
First clutches laidEarly to mid May
Number of broods1 or 2
Fledging11-13 days
Number in Britain16,000
Conservation Status UKAmber
Incubation14-18 days
Length16cm
Wingspan24cm
Weight21g
HabitatThickets, damp undergrowth, and woodland
First Record7th Century
Egg Size21x16 mm
Egg Weight2.7g
Clutch Size4-5 eggs
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