European Starling
Field Marks
- Pointed bill-yellow for most of year, dark in fall
- Black plumage with green and purple iridescence
- White spots scattered about head and body-largest in fall
- Dark wings and tail
- Pointed wings
- Short tail
Habitat
During breeding season, starlings require holes for nesting, as well as open fields for feeding. The usual nesting sites are holes and crevices in trees, buildings, and rooftops. Starlings also plunder other birds' nests and use them as their own.
Status
European starlings are non-native birds that are displacing native cavity-nesting birds. They are commonly seen in large flocks in suburban and rural areas. They are considered a nuisance because they nest in gutters or vents of buildings, sometimes causing damage.
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