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Starling and Spotless Starling

Sternus vulgaris and sternus unicolor

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Field Notes

Description:

The upper bird is the Spotless Starling and is an adult, the lower one is a young Starling, sometimes referred to as European or Common Starling. The adults of both types show a purple and greenish sheen in good light.

Habitat:

garden

Notes:

The Spotless Starling is resident here all year round while the Starling is a winter visitor. They appeared today so winter must be approaching. The news showed snow in Northern Spain today.

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PublishedNovember 9, 2011

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