European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
Summary 6
The common starling (Sturnus vulgaris), also known as the European starling, or in the British Isles just the starling, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is about 20 cm (8 in) long and has glossy black plumage with a metallic sheen, which is speckled with white at some times of year. The legs are pink and the bill is black in winter and yellow in summer; young birds have browner plumage than the...
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More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | black, green, violet |
| E -underparts | black, white |
| F - upperparts | black, white |
| G - back pattern | solid, spotted |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | plain, spotted |
| M - crown color | black, white |
| N - forehead color | black |
| O - nape color | black, white |
| P - throat color | black, white |
| Q - wing shape | tapered |
| R - tail shape | squared |
| S - upper tail | black, white |
| T - under tail | black, white |
| U - leg color | gray, pink |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer, winter |
| D - breeds here | yes |
