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| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "starling." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "starling." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service 17 Mar. 2005 . |
* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starling (accessed Mar. 17, 2005) | * Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starling (accessed Mar. 17, 2005) | ||
Revision as of 06:34, 24 July 2013
Description
A sharp-beaked, medium-size bird with iridescent black wings of the family Sturnidae, such as Sturnus vulgaris. Native to Europe and Asia, starlings are now found throughout the world. They eat fruit and grains as well as harmful insects. Starlings are aggressive and noisy birds that can immitate the calls of other birds. They can form large communities in city centers resulting in copious debris and droppings.
Synonyms and Related Terms
mynah (Sturnus contra); blackbird (incorrect but often used); common starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
Additional Images
European Starling
Authority
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "starling." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service 17 Mar. 2005 .
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starling (accessed Mar. 17, 2005)