European starling

The ubiquitous starling, just starting to reappear in my garden. Soon it will be baby season and they will be eating me out of house and home!
Can't help but love starlings, their colours and markings are just glorious.

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Glorious shot! Love the oily, glittery look of them. Posted 4 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy, they really are amazing! Posted 4 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Beautiful!! Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Stunning colors! Posted 4 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Lovely starling! Posted 4 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Super shot. The plumage is really quite impressive.
If I remember correctly the birds of paradise are likely to have evolved from this line. Posted 4 years ago

The Common Starling

The common starling or European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), also known simply as the starling in the British Isles, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is about 20 cm (8 in) long and has glossy black plumage with a metallic sheen, which is speckled with white at some times of year.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Claire Hamilton