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Common Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Description:

The Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), also known as the European Starling or just the Starling, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the 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.

Habitat:

Introduced species in the United States. Found on the grounds of Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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KimLomman
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KimLomman

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on Jan 25, 2013
Submitted on Jan 26, 2013

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