Common Starling - The Australian Museum
Once a common bird of European deciduous woodlands (now in more rural and urban areas), the Common Starling was introduced into Australia in the late 1850s through to 1870. It has become well established and is expanding its range.
Common starling - Wikipedia
The common starling (Sturnus vulgaris), also known as simply as the starling in Great Britain and Ireland, and as European starling in North America, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae.
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.
Starlings - NSW Department of Primary Industries
In contrast to the migratory populations in northern Europe and North America, starlings in Australia display no large-scale seasonal movements. Australian starlings are generally sedentary, with an average movement of two kilometres recorded from banding recoveries and a maximum of 987 kilometres.
Common Starling - Birds in Backyards
In Australia, the Common Starling has become a familiar sight around human habitation throughout the east and south-east. Once a common bird of European deciduous woodlands (now in more rural and urban areas), the Common Starling was introduced into Australia in the late 1850s through to 1870.
What bird is that? Starlings vs Blackbirds - BirdLife Australia
In this video, we’re learning all about Starlings – and the easiest ways to tell them apart in different seasons and at different ages. Find out how to tell a Starling from a Blackbird here. Put your knowledge to the test and sign up to the Aussie Bird Count.
Breathtaking video and photographs of starling ... - Australian …
2022年5月9日 · In Australia, the common starling has become a familiar sight around human habitation throughout the east and south-east of the country. It was introduced into Australia in the late 1850s through to 1870 and has become well established and is expanding its range.
Overview of the common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - PestSmart
Starlings are seasonal breeders with a peak of breeding activity in August-September. They form pairs and nest in tree hollows, holes in the ground and gaps or crevices in cliffs, shrubs, tree stumps, fence posts and eaves and under rooves of buildings.
Common Starling | Grasslands
Common Starlings were introduced to Australia from Europe, north and west Asia in the 1860s. Omnivore, feeding on invertebrates and seeds in paddocks and on lawns. Also eats human scraps and fruit crops. Urban areas, agricultural areas near towns. Also open woodlands, watercourses, gardens and orchards.
Biosecurity alert: Common starling | Agriculture and Food
The starling is a significant economic pest overseas and in Australia, causing severe damage to high-value fruit crops, especially cherries and all varieties of grape. They consume and spoil livestock feed, affecting intensive cattle, pig and poultry production.