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European Starling or Sturnus vulgaris They use holes in Saguaro cactus made by woodpeckers to nest in as it moderates the heat Common Starling,Fall,Geotagged,Sturnus vulgaris,United States Click/tap to enlarge

European Starling or Sturnus vulgaris

They use holes in Saguaro cactus made by woodpeckers to nest in as it moderates the heat

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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 William Bodine
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Uploaded Dec 16, 2025. Captured Dec 15, 2025 09:33 in 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/9.0
  • 1/790s
  • ISO3200
  • 600mm