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Common starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

Dark glossy metallic plumage with white spots and a relatively large yellow bill (bill is black in winter). Also known as the European Starling .

Habitat:

Spotted at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Reference Links:

Common starling - Wikipedia, European Starling Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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