Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
40.8429, -73.8758
Field Notes
Description:
Medium sized, stout bodied bird. Dark plumage with light speckles. Fairly short tail. Speckling tends to be more pronounced in the non-breeding plumage. Often has purplish iridescence on the neck.
Habitat:
Bronx Zoo, New York. Wild visitor. Often found near human settlements.
Notes:
Common, introduced and invasive. This bird can congregate in huge flocks. Competes (often out-competing) for nesting areas and food with native species. Still, very pretty birds in their own right.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 8, 2013
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment
Sign in to comment