Songbirds are birds capable of producing sounds pleasing to the human ear. There are approximately 300 species of these birds living in Russia. Let's look at the most common ones.
The bluethroat is slightly smaller in size than a sparrow.
Birds of the white-eye family feed not only on insects and plant fruits, but also on flower nectar.
When the redstart flaps its tail, it resembles a burning flame, hence the bird's name.
The long-tailed lentil is also called the long-tailed bullfinch or uragus.
Male and female song thrushes are virtually identical in appearance.
Larks are capable of flying up to 2 km in height.
Both male and female robins sing, which is rare for birds.
The chaffinch is one of the most common in Russia.
The oriole does not always sing; sometimes it makes sharp, unpleasant sounds similar to a cat's meow.
Garden warblers feed on insects, making these birds welcome guests in garden plots.
The crossbill's diet is based on the seeds of coniferous trees.
Another name for the linnet is the repolov. This bird is often captured for its beautiful song, but it does not tolerate captivity well and sometimes dies while kept in a cage.
Kinglets prefer coniferous forests, mainly pine.
The wren is easily recognized by its short, upturned tail.
In Russia, the red-capped finch, also known as the royal finch, is found in the Caucasus.
In most cases, accentors are sedentary birds that do not fly away from their usual places for the winter.
The tree pipit feeds mainly on spiders and insects.
Despite its name, the flycatcher's diet consists of two-thirds not flies, but slow-moving insects that are easy to collect from grass and branches.
Buntings live in forests, steppes, and even the tundra.
The wood warbler lives in Russia from spring to autumn and winters in Africa.
Nuthatches do not form flocks, but may join groups of other birds.
In winter, waxwings can be found in cities, where they feed mainly on rowan berries.
Great tits begin to sing already during the winter thaw.
Starlings not only sing but also imitate other birds. They can even imitate human speech.
Warblers are inconspicuous grey-brown birds.
Like many birds, the coloring of male bullfinches is brighter than that of females.
The song of a nightingale can contain up to 24 different repeating elements, which are otherwise called knees.
Redpolls live in the taiga, tundra covered with shrubs, and marshy meadows.
The siskin is a small bird, about 12 cm in size.
The goldfinch is a beautiful bird; females are almost indistinguishable from males in appearance, but they usually do not sing.
The pine parrot is also popularly known as the Finnish parrot or rooster.
Video: Songbirds of Russia
Songbirds can be found in both the southern steppes and the cold tundra. Knowing the name of this winged singer is easy, especially if you know its sings or appearance.
