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

Starlings are chunky and blackbird-sized, but with short tails and long, slender beaks. In flight their wings are short and pointed, making them look rather like small, four-pointed stars (and giving …

Aug 8, 2024 · The European starling gets its name not from its starry markings, but from the way its short, tapered wings make the bird look like a four-pointed star in flight. Audubon Upper …

Smaller than Blackbirds, Starlings have a short tail, pointed head and triangular wings. In their breeding plumage, they look black at a distance. When seen closer, they are very glossy with …

Apr 13, 2023 · Starlings have a very bad reputation, and for good reason. They are aggressive and have displaced some of our native songbirds by competing for nesting spots and food …

Aug 7, 2023 · Starlings are medium-sized birds with a slender body, pointed wings, and a short tail. Many starling species have iridescent plumage with glossy black feathers and metallic …

Mar 12, 2025 · starling, any of a number of birds composing most of the family Sturnidae (order Passeriformes), especially the common, or European, starling (Sturnus vulgaris), a 20-cm (8 …

The Common Starling is a small, stocky bird with a short tail and pointed wings. Its plumage is glossy black with an iridescent sheen, displaying hues of green and purple in bright light. The …

They are stocky black birds with short tails, triangular wings, and long, pointed bills. Though they’re sometimes resented for their abundance and aggressiveness, they’re still dazzling …

European Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), first introduced to North America by Shakespeare enthusiasts in the nineteenth century, are now among the continent’s most common …