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Sturnus vulgaris zetlandicus Hermaness, Shetlands, Sctoland. Common Starling,Geotagged,Spring,Sturnus vulgaris,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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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.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Nov 21, 2021. Captured Jun 11, 2013 17:16 in R4P7+VF Burrafirth, Shetland, UK.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 10/12500s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm