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14 Νοε 2012 · First brought to North America by Shakespeare enthusiasts in the nineteenth century, European Starlings are now among the continent’s most numerous songbirds. They are stocky black birds with short tails, triangular wings, and long, pointed bills.
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First brought to North America by Shakespeare enthusiasts in...
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Native to Europe, but introduced into New York's Central Park in the late 1890s, European Starling is one of North America's most common birds, with an estimated 200 million individuals. New feathers grown in the fall have bold white tips, giving birds a spotted appearance.
First brought to North America by Shakespeare enthusiasts in the nineteenth century, European Starlings are now among the continent’s most numerous songbirds. They are stocky black birds with short tails, triangular wings, and long, pointed bills.
European Starling. Breeding adult. Photo: Sidra Monreal/Audubon Photography Awards. At a Glance. Often regarded as a pest, the Starling wins our grudging admiration for its adaptability, toughness, and seeming intelligence. Brought to North America in 1890, it has spread to occupy most of the continent, and is now abundant in many areas.
Identification. POWERED BY MERLIN. Stocky and dark overall with short tail and triangular wings. A close look reveals beautiful plumage: in breeding season, look for purple and green iridescence and a yellow bill. In winter, shows extensive white and buffy spots over the entire body.
8 Αυγ 2024 · The European starling gets its name not from its starry markings, but from the way its short, tapered wings make the bird look like a four-pointed star in flight. Audubon Upper Mississippi River’s Tara Hohman explains why starlings look different at different times of year.
5 Μαρ 2008 · The European Starling, Common Starling or just Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, is a passerine bird in the family Sturnidae. This species of starling is native to most of temperate Europe and western Asia.
