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Common (European) Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Photo by TamLar
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark body with feather tips brown to tan giving the bird a somewhat speckled appearance. Long bill alloaws the bird to reach into suet feeders to get the suet.

Habitat:

Relatively open rural areas and urban areas.

Notes:

This bird was brought to this country and has adapted to living here quite well.

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Common Starling

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