Common Starling
OrderPasseriformes
FamilySturnidae
HabitatVaried
RangeEurope, Asia
Length22 cm
Wingspan40 cm
Weight80 g
DietOmnivore
About the Common Starling
Murmurations of thousands are a natural spectacle. Introduced to North America in 1890 by a Shakespeare fan. Now 200 million strong. Excellent mimics.
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