erithacus svecicus

[LouriscreAdumb]

songbird of northern Europe and Asia

[Carmellabita]

Erithacus svecicus, commonly known as the Bluethroat, is a species of bird in the thrush family. It is characterized by its small size and blue throat with a central spot of red, white, or blue, depending on the subspecies. The Bluethroat is migratory, usually found in Asia and Europe during the breeding season and in Africa during the winter. It typically inhabits wet lowland forests, shrublands, and marshes. Their diet consists mainly of insects and small fruits.