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Starling
(Sturnus vulgaris)
Photo by
Elsemargriet
Overview

Biology
3 - 4 eggs
Young fledge in 20 - 25 days
Food
Starlings will eat insects and fruits in the summer months and can also be found scavenging in car parks, industrial areas, landfill etc
The Starling is a very common bird in Britain. Found in parklands, and gardens. They can form large flocks at times when migrating flocks from Northern and Eastern Europe join them
Description
Black, green, and purple sheen in summer
Plain spots in winter
Habitat
Found nesting in holes found in trees, or buildings.
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