
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
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Uploaded Mar 8, 2020. Captured in 53 Perowne Way, Sandown PO36 9BX, UK.
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