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Common Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Description:

I saw these guys all over DC and NYC and being a girl from Texas, I've never seen them before and they intrigued me. What are they??

1 Species ID Suggestions

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling


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10 Comments

Matthijs
Matthijs 11 years ago

very nice.. I like their chipring

KatCuff
KatCuff 11 years ago

Thanks!!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

So pretty!!!

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

Thanks everyone!

Noah Citizen
Noah Citizen 12 years ago

definitely a european starling. they could be grouped inlarge, noisy flocks. the domestic species of bird have declined since the introduction of that starling: they could be aggressive and the group is a strength.

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Very nice series! I especially like the last pic!

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

love the last photo!

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

I'm not very sure the last two are even related but they do have similarities

hutchisonshell
hutchisonshell 12 years ago

I going way out on a limb here, but maybe a Starling. They often fly in large 'swarms' of birds dipping and turning frequently. They should also have a distinct sound.

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Very nice !

KatCuff
Spotted by
KatCuff

Washington, USA

Spotted on Mar 22, 2012
Submitted on Mar 22, 2012

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