Common Starling
Common Starling
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The Common Starling is a highly adaptable and gregarious bird, famous for its iridescent black plumage dotted with white spots, especially prominent in winter. They are known for their mesmerizing aerial displays.
Where to spot
Extremely widespread across Europe and Asia, and introduced to many other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Found in diverse habitats from urban parks to agricultural lands.
How to spot
Easily spotted in urban and rural areas. Listen for their varied, often squeaky, chattering, and mimicking calls. Look for large flocks, especially around sunset, preparing to roost.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Murmurations are most spectacular and best observed at dusk during the autumn and winter months, particularly near large roosting sites.
Where to spot
Extremely widespread across Europe and Asia, and introduced to many other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Found in diverse habitats from urban parks to agricultural lands.
How to spot
Easily spotted in urban and rural areas. Listen for their varied, often squeaky, chattering, and mimicking calls. Look for large flocks, especially around sunset, preparing to roost.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Murmurations are most spectacular and best observed at dusk during the autumn and winter months, particularly near large roosting sites.
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Common Starlings are renowned for their massive 'murmurations,' intricate aerial ballets involving thousands or even hundreds of thousands of birds, performing synchronized movements at dusk before roosting.
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