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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 Jivko Nakev
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Uploaded Apr 28, 2015. Captured Apr 18, 2015 12:07 in Kerkini Lake National Park, Eparchiaki Odos Rodopolis, Sintiki 620 55, Greece.
  • aris
  • f/6.3
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO160
  • 400mm