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Luscinia svecica

Updated：2024-05-28 Source：神农架国家公园管理局

The Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica), a species of the Luscinia genus in the Muscicapidae family, is a National Class II protected wildlife species in China. Its distinctive blue throat serves as a key identifying feature, renowned as a songbird. Measures 14–16 cm in body length, it inhabits shrublands, avoiding dense forests and tall trees. It feeds on insects, worms, and plant seeds, and documented in locations such as Shennongjia's Dajiuhu, Xiagu, and Shennong Valley.