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Starling

(Sturnus vulgaris)

Photo by 

Elsemargriet

Overview

Birds

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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