Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine (perching) birds known for the often dark, glossy iridescent sheen of their plumage; their complex vocalizations including mimicking; and their …

Starling, any of a number of birds composing most of the family Sturnidae (order Passeriformes), especially the common, or European, starling (Sturnus vulgaris), a 20-cm (8-inch) chunky iridescent …

First brought to North America in the nineteenth century, European Starlings are now among the continent’s most numerous songbirds. They are stocky black birds with short tails, triangular wings, …

4 days ago · In a murmuration, starlings reach up to 40 mph and still dodge one another, making the flock look like a single moving organism. The murmuration likely serves as a defensive mechanism at …

All you need to know about starlings, including where to see them, what they eat - and why their beak changes colour

Starlings are a fascinating group of birds, often overlooked despite their ubiquity and complex behaviors. These medium-sized passerines belong to the family Sturnidae, a diverse collection of over 118 …

Smaller than Blackbirds, Starlings have a short tail, pointed head and triangular wings. In their breeding plumage, they look black at a distance. When seen closer, they are very glossy with a sheen of …

Oct 30, 2024 · Starlings, a fascinating group of birds, showcase a wide array of species such as the European Starling, known for its dazzling iridescent plumage and synchronized flight patterns.

The Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is a noisy bird, especially in communal roosts and other gregarious situations, with an …

Mar 15, 2024 · Recently, the starlings have reappeared in a seemingly sudden cacophony of noise. Like plenty of other birds, starlings that live in the northern half of North America usually migrate in the …