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Common Starling

Sturnus Vulgaris

Photo by Gah-May H.
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Field Notes

Description:

The legs are pinkish but the bill is yellow in the summer. Young birds have browner plumage than the adults. It is about 20cm long.

Habitat:

It's native range is in Europe and western Asia. But has been introduced to Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, North America, and etc. They breed in open like habitats.

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PublishedMay 30, 2014

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