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.

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