Starling - Wikipedia
Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds in the family Sturnidae, common name of Sturnid. The Sturnidae are named for the genus Sturnus, which in turn comes from the Latin word for starling, sturnus. The family contains 128 species which are divided into 36 genera.
Common starling - Wikipedia
The common starling (Sturnus vulgaris), also known as the European starling in North America and simply as the starling in Great Britain and Ireland, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae.
Common starling | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月12日 · common starling, (Sturnus vulgaris), species of bird in the starling family, Sturnidae, and the order Passeriformes native to Europe and parts of the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa.
Starling | Description, Introduction, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月13日 · Starling, any of a number of birds composing most of the family Sturnidae (order Passeriformes), especially the common, or European, starling (Sturnus vulgaris), a 20-cm (8-inch) chunky iridescent black bird with a long sharp bill. It was introduced from Europe and Asia to most parts of the world.
European Starling Identification - All About Birds
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.
European Starling - All About Birds
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.
Common Starling Bird Facts (Sturnus vulgaris) | Birdfact
The Common Starling is a small, stocky bird with a short tail and pointed wings. Its plumage is glossy black with an iridescent sheen, displaying hues of green and purple in bright light. The bill is yellow in the breeding season and darker in winter.
European Starling | Audubon Field Guide
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.
European Starling — Full Profile, History, and Care - The Spruce Pets
2020年3月29日 · The European starling, or the common starling, is one of the most widely distributed wild birds in North America. While not sold in pet stores, orphaned wild birds adopted by humans can make surprisingly good pets that are …
Starlings: Identification, Sound & Where To Find Them
2023年8月7日 · Starlings are medium-sized birds with a slender body, pointed wings, and a short tail. Many starling species have iridescent plumage with glossy black feathers and metallic green or purple sheens. Sparrows are generally small birds …