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Young common Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Description:

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, 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 adults. It is a noisy bird, especially in communal roosts and other gregarious situations, with an unmusical but varied song. Its gift for mimicry has been noted in literature including the Mabinogion and the works of Pliny the Elder and William Shakespeare..-Wikipedia

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 10 years ago
European Starling (juvenile)
Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling - BirdForum Opus


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4 Comments

MUSE
MUSE 10 years ago

Thanks Liam ..:) they almost look alike!

Liam
Liam 10 years ago
EmilieChich
EmilieChich 10 years ago

Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Mo...

MUSE
MUSE 10 years ago

u know i think is a young Northern Mockingbird but thanks anyway

MUSE
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MUSE

Sunrise, Florida, USA

Spotted on May 23, 2011
Submitted on Nov 4, 2013

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