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European Starling (Common Starling)

Sturnus vulgaris

Photo by Phil_S
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Description:

These are really pretty birds in my opinion. Here they are sporting their summer plumage. In summer they are purplish-green iridescent with yellow beaks; in fresh winter plumage they are brown, covered in brilliant white spots.

Habitat:

Urban area. Washington DC

Reference Links:

European Starling, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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