Appearance:
The nightingale is a small dull colored animal. It is 6 to 7 inches high. Its upper parts are russet brown, its under parts are grayish white. It has a rounded tail and relatively long legs.
Range:
The nightingale is found throughout central and Western Europe and Asia.
Habitat:
This animal prefers dense woodland undergrowth, streams, and swampy thickets.
Food/Diet:
The nightingale feeds on insects and worms.
Breeding:
It lays eggs. It has one brood of young each year and builds its nest near the ground.
Status:
This animal is endangered for population status in the wild.