Luscinia (Noun)
Meaning
Nightingales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The luscinia megarhynchos is a European migrant identified by its grey-brown back and white underside.
- Luscinia luscinia or the thrush nightingale is smaller than the song thrush and can be recognised by the buffish underparts.
- According to research findings both luscinia species have spotted chestnut brown upper parts.
- During mating the luscinia's vibrant brown back provides a distinctive sight against green leaves.
- Songsters in this group like luscinia species prefer living near open grounds for maximum audibility.