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The common nightingale or simply nightingale, also known as rufous nightingale, is a small passerine bird best known for its powerful and beautiful song. It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded May 12, 2014. Captured May 4, 2014 09:09 in 82, 2013 Shiroki dol, Bulgaria.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/800s
  • ISO100
  • 280mm