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...
Details 7
Description: black plumage with purple and green gloss and white spots. Bright yellow bill. Juvaniles are all gray with dark bills. Around 8in in length
Found in park: open grassy areas at low elevations such as Elkmont, Oconoluftee, and Cades Cove.
Habitat: most common in farmland, suburbs, and cities. Inhabits most disturbed habitat.
Status: common
Habitat 8
Starlings are found in urban, suburban and agricultural areas.
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