European Starling

Description:

A short-tailed, chunky, iridescent black bird; long pointed bill, yellow in summer and dark in fall and early winter. Plumage flecked with white in winter. Juvenile is uniform dull gray with dark bill.

Habitat:

Cities, suburban areas, farmlands, and ranches.

Notes:

Sighting occurred in riparian area near the east bank of the Feather River.