The Luscinia svecica, commonly known as the Bluethroat, is native to Eurasia. Its geographical distribution spans from Western Europe to central Asia, including countries such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, and across to eastern Siberia. It is also found in some parts of the British Isles and the Iberian Peninsula.

The Bluethroat typically inhabits open scrublands, marshes, and edges of forests where there is dense shrubbery or reeds. It favors wet and cool environments, often near water bodies like rivers, lakes, and wetlands. These conditions provide ample food and cover for nesting.

The Bluethroat is mostly insectivorous, feeding on insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates, especially during the breeding season. It plays an important role in controlling insect populations. During migration and in winter, its diet includes berries and seeds as well.