The

common nightingale The common nightingale, rufous nightingale or simply nightingale (''Luscinia megarhynchos''), 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 no ...

is a songbird found in Eurasia. Nightingale may also refer to:

Birds

Thrush nightingale The thrush nightingale (''Luscinia luscinia''), also known as the sprosser, is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscic ...

, a songbird found in Eurasia *

Red-billed leiothrix The red-billed leiothrix (''Leiothrix lutea'') is a member of the family Leiothrichidae, native to southern China and the Himalayas. Adults have bright red bills and a dull yellow ring around their eyes. Their backs are dull olive green, and the ...

, a songbird of the Indian Subcontinent

Literature

* "Nightingale" (short story), a short story by Alastair Reynolds, in the 2006 collection ''Galactic North'' * "The Nightingale" (fairy tale), an 1843 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen * ''The Nightingale'' (Turnbull novel), a novel by Agnes Sligh Turnbull *

Nightingale the Robber Nightingale the Robber or Solovei the Brigand ( ru , Солове́й-Разбойник , Solovey-Razboynik), an epic robber, appears in traditional Russian byliny (folk poems). History Pavel Ivanovich Melnikov discovered a version of the ...

, a character in Russian folklore * '' The Nightingale: A Conversation Poem'', a 1798 poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge * ''The Nightingale'', a 1988 novel by

Kara Dalkey Kara Mia Dalkey (born 1953) is an American author of young adult fiction and historical fantasy. Personal life She was born in Los Angeles and has lived in Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Colorado, and Seattle. Much of her fiction is set in the He ...

* ''The Nightingale'' (journal), the first nursing journal published in 1886; see Nursing literature * ''The Nightingale'' (Pinkney book), a 2002 children's picture book by Jerry Pinkney * ''The Nightingale'' (Hannah novel), a work of historical fiction by Kristin Hannah *''The Nightingales'', a 2018 play by

William Gaminara William Gaminara (born 1956) is a Rhodesian-born British actor, screenwriter and playwright, probably best known for playing pathologist Professor Leo Dalton on the television series ''Silent Witness'', from 2002 to 2013. His plays include ''Acco ...

Music

* "The Nightingale", Op.60 No.4 setting of a poem by Pushkin by

Tchaikovsky Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky , group=n ( ; 7 May 1840 – 6 November 1893) was a Russian composer of the Romantic period. He was the first Russian composer whose music would make a lasting impression internationally. He wrote some of the most popu ...

* ''Nightingale'' (ballet), a 1940 Russian ballet composed by M. Kroshner and choreographed by Aleksey Yermolayev * ''Nightingale'' (musical), a 1982 stage musical by Charles Strouse * ''The Nightingale'' (opera), a 1914 opera by Igor Stravinsky ** '' Song of the Nightingale'', a 1917 symphonic poem adapted by Igor Stravinsky from the opera * ''The Nightingale'', a composition by James B. Adams * ''The Nightingale'' (musical), a stage musical by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik

Performers

Nightingale (band) Nightingale is a Swedish rock band from Örebro. History Nightingale began in 1995 as a solo project of Dan Swanö, designed to explore his brief fascination with more of a cleanly-sung rock style evident on Edge of Sanity tracks such as "Sac ...

, a Swedish rock band *

The Nightingales Nightingales (a.k.a. The Nightingales) are a British post-punk/alternative rock band, formed in 1979 in Birmingham, England, by four members of Birmingham's punk group The Prefects. They had been part of The Clash's 'White Riot Tour', record ...

, a British post-punk band *

The Dixie Nightingales The Dixie Nightingales, also known as Ollie & the Nightingales and The Nightingales, was an African-American male vocal group, whose repertoire included gospel and later rhythm and blues and soul music. History The group, based in Memphis, Tennes ...

or The Nightingales, a 1958–1972 African-American male vocal group * Jacks (band), originally Nightingale, a 1960s Japanese psychedelic rock group * Nightingales, a Norwegian vocal quartet including

Christine Guldbrandsen Christine Guldbrandsen (born 19 March 1985 in Bergen, Norway) is a singer who is best known internationally for being the Norwegian entrant in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. She has released three albums in Scandinavia: ''Surfing in the Air'', ...

Albums

* ''Nightingale'' (Erland and the Carnival album), 2011 * ''Nightingale'' (George Adams album), 1989 * ''Nightingale'' (Yoshikazu Mera album), 1998 * ''Nightingale'', by

Gilberto Gil Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira (; born 26 June 1942), is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and politician, known for both his musical innovation and political activism. From 2003 to 2008, he served as Brazil's Minister of Culture in the administration ...

, 1979

Songs

* "The Nightingale" (Alyabyev), an 1825 song composed by Alexander Alyabyev * "Nightingale" (Carole King song), 1974 * "Nightingale" (Demi Lovato song), 2013 * "Nightingale", by Band-Maid from ''

Unseen World ''Unseen World'' is the seventh studio album by the Japanese all-female rock band Band-Maid. It was released digitally on January 13, 2021, with physical formats released one week later. It is the band's first album for Pony Canyon. The cover is a ...

'' * "Nightingale", by the Eagles from ''

The Eagles The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. With five number-one singles and six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards, the Eagles were one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s ...

'' * "Nightingale", by Lisa Ekdahl from ''

Sings Salvadore Poe ''Sings Salvadore Poe'' is an album by Swedish singer Lisa Ekdahl, released in 2001. The music on the album is a mixture of latin jazz, easy listening Easy listening (including mood music) is a popular music genre and radio format that was mo ...

'' * "Nightingale", by Norah Jones from ''

Come Away with Me ''Come Away with Me'' is the debut studio album by American recording artist Norah Jones, released on February 26, 2002, by Blue Note Records. Recording sessions took place at Sorcerer Sound Studio in New York City and Allaire Studios in Shoka ...

'' * "Nightingale", by Oscar Peterson from ''

Tristeza on Piano ''Tristeza on Piano'' () is a 1970 album by Oscar Peterson. This album is also heard on the Ontario Parliament Network as well as the '' Canadiana Suite'' album from 1964. Track listing # "Tristeza" ( Haroldo Lobo, Niltinho) – 3:13 # "Nighti ...

'' * "Nightingale", by Roxy Music from ''

Siren Siren or sirens may refer to: Common meanings * Siren (alarm), a loud acoustic alarm used to alert people to emergencies * Siren (mythology), an enchanting but dangerous monster in Greek mythology Places * Siren (town), Wisconsin * Siren, Wisc ...

'' * "Nightingale", by Saves the Day from '' Stay What You Are'' * "Nightingale", by Yanni from ''

Tribute A tribute (; from Latin ''tributum'', "contribution") is wealth, often in kind, that a party gives to another as a sign of submission, allegiance or respect. Various ancient states exacted tribute from the rulers of land which the state conqu ...

'' * "The Nightingale", by Angelo Badalamenti from ''

Soundtrack from Twin Peaks ''Soundtrack from Twin Peaks'' (also known as ''Music from Twin Peaks'') is a soundtrack album by American composer Angelo Badalamenti. It was released on September 11, 1990, by Warner Bros. Records and is the official soundtrack to the tel ...

'' * "Nightingales", by Prefab Sprout from ''

From Langley Park to Memphis ''From Langley Park to Memphis'' is the third studio album by English pop band Prefab Sprout. It was released by Kitchenware Records on 14 March 1988. It peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart, the highest position for any studio album relea ...

'' * "Nightingales" (song), a 1944 song by Vasily Solovyov-Sedoi

People

* Nightingale (surname), including a list of people with the name *

Nightingale baronets The Nightingale Baronetcy of Newport Pond is a title in the Baronetage of England and a rank in the Great Britain, British British nobility, aristocracy. It was created by King Charles I of England, on 1 September (1628), and is one of the olde ...

, a title in the Baronetage of England *

K. S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963), always credited as K. S. Chithra or Chithra, is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning over four decades, she has recorded over 25,000 songs in various In ...

(born 1963), Indian playback singer and carnatic musician known as "Nightingale of South India" *

Jenny Lind Johanna Maria "Jenny" Lind (6 October 18202 November 1887) was a Swedish opera singer, often called the "Swedish Nightingale". One of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century, she performed in soprano roles in opera in Sweden and a ...

(1820–1887), Swedish opera singer known as "Swedish Nightingale" *

Sarojini Naidu Sarojini Naidu (''née'' Chattopadhyay; 13 February 1879 – 2 March 1949) was an Indian political activist, feminist and poet. A proponent of civil rights, women's emancipation, and anti-imperialistic ideas, she was an important person in Indi ...

(1879–1949), Indian independence activist and poet known as "Nightingale of India"

Places

* Nightingale, Alberta, Canada, a hamlet * Nightingale Corona, a large corona on Venus *

Nightingale Islands The Nightingale Islands are a group of three islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, part of the Tristan da Cunha territory. They consist of Nightingale Island, Middle Island and Stoltenhoff Island. The islands are administered by the United King ...

, a group of three islands in the South Atlantic Ocean **

Nightingale Island Nightingale Island is an active volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean, in area, part of the Tristan da Cunha group of islands. They are administered by the United Kingdom as part of the British overseas territory, overseas territory of Sai ...

, an island in the group *

Nightingale Mountains The Nightingale Mountains are a north–south trending range located along the western border of Pershing County and extending into the northeastern corner of Washoe County. The range has a length of and a width of about . The highest peak has ...

, a range in Nevada, U.S. * Nightingale Valley, a geological site near Portishead, North Somerset, England, UK

Facilities and structures

* Nightingale Academy, now AIM North London Academy, a secondary school in Edmonton, London, England * Nightingale College, Salt Lake City, Utah *

Nightingale Estate The Nightingale Estate is located in the Lower Clapton area of the London Borough of Hackney, next to Hackney Downs. The estate originally consisted of six 22 story tower blocks, but was redeveloped between 2003-2006 and replaced with mostly low- ...

, a social housing estate in Hackney, London, England * Nightingale Hospitals, seven temporary COVID-19 hospitals in England * Nightingale House, a historic Victorian-era home in San Francisco, California, U.S. * Nightingale Primary School, a school in Wood Green, London, England * Nightingale–Olympic, a shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand

Television and film

Television

* '' Miss Nightingale'' (1974), British TV biopic starring Janet Suzman * ''Nightingales'' (British TV series), a 1990–1993 sitcom * ''Nightingales'' (American TV series), a 1989 medical drama * "Nightingale" (''Star Trek: Voyager''), an episode of ''Star Trek: Voyager''

Film

* ''The Nightingale'' (1914 film), a silent film starring Ethel Barrymore in her screen debut * ''The Nightingale'' (1936 film), a Soviet drama film * ''The Nightingale'' (2013 film), a Chinese-French film * ''Nightingale'' (film), a 2014 American film * ''The Nightingale'' (2018 film), an Australian film * ''The Nightingale'' (upcoming film), an American film

Vehicles

Aircraft

C-9A Nightingale The McDonnell Douglas C-9 was a military version of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 airliner. It was produced as the C-9A Nightingale for the United States Air Force, and the C-9B Skytrain II for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The final flight of th ...

or McDonnell Douglas C-9, a United States Air Force aircraft * C-70 Nightingale, a variant of the Howard DGA-15 flown by the U.S. Army Air Forces

Ships

* HMS ''Nightingale'' (1805), a ''Seagull'' class brig-sloop of the British Royal Navy * SS ''Nightingale'', a number of ships with this name * USS ''Nightingale'', a number of ships with this name

Other uses

* Czech Nightingale, Czech music award *

Nightingale (software) Nightingale is a discontinued free, open source audio player based on the Songbird media player source code. As such, Nightingale's engine is based on the Mozilla XULRunner with libraries such as the GStreamer media framework and libtag provi ...

, a media player for Linux, Windows, and Mac *

Nachtigall Battalion The Nachtigall Battalion ( en, Nightingale Battalion), also known as the Ukrainian Nightingale Battalion Group (german: Bataillon Ukrainische Gruppe Nachtigall), or officially as Special Group NachtigallAbbot, Peter. ''Ukrainian Armies 1914-55'', ...

(''Nightingale Battalion''), a Ukrainian battle command under German command in World War II * Nightingale Informatix Corporation, a company headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada * Operation Nightingale, a Singaporean Armed Forces humanitarian operation during the Gulf War * Operation Nightingale (United States), a recruiting campaign for nurses during the Vietnam War * Operation Nightingale. a UK project which uses

archaeology Archaeology or archeology is the scientific study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts, sites, and cultural landscap ...

to aid the recovery of service personnel injured in conflict *

Project Nightingale Project Nightingale is a data storage and processing project by Google Cloud and Ascension, a Catholic health care system comprising a chain of 2,600 hospitals, doctors' offices and other related facilities, in 21 states, with tens of millions of ...

, a Google Cloud and Ascension health data storage and processing project