Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine (perching) birds known for the often dark, glossy iridescent sheen of their plumage; their complex vocalizations including mimicking; and their …

Glossy starlings, with highly iridescent plumage, include the superb starling (Lamprotornis superbus) of eastern Africa and the shining starling (Aplonis metallica) of Pacific Islands and northeastern Australia.

First brought to North America in the nineteenth century, European Starlings are now among the continent’s most numerous songbirds. They are stocky black birds with short tails, triangular wings, …

Starlings are fantastic mimics and can make a huge variety of tweets, cheeps, clicks and burrs. Still one of the most common garden birds, its decline elsewhere makes it a Red List species.

Apr 29, 2023 · Sociable at most seasons, starlings may gather in immense flocks in fall and winter. When the flocks break up for the breeding season, males reveal a skill for mimicry, interrupting their …

Starlings are a fascinating group of birds, often overlooked despite their ubiquity and complex behaviors. These medium-sized passerines belong to the family Sturnidae, a diverse collection of over 118 …

Starlings are a widespread group of passerine birds, familiar across much of the globe. These highly adaptable birds are known for their strong, direct flight and gregarious nature, often forming large, …

4 days ago · Starlings can reach speeds of up to 40 mph within a murmuration, yet no birds bump into each other! The space between them can be less than their body length. Their reaction times are so …

Starlings are native to the UK, some migrate while most stay in the UK for winter. Find out how to ID them, where they live and much more.

Nov 3, 2022 · All you need to know about starlings, including where to see them, what they eat - and why their beak changes colour