| Have panoramic | European Starling Sturnus vulgaris Size: 63-108 cm (25-43 in.) Habitat/Range: Found all over the United States and southern Canada. European starlings were introduced to New York City around 1890. This bird has been blamed for diminishing the populations of species indigenous to North America and for damaging agricultural crops. Eating Habits: The European starling eats almost anything. Approximately half of the diet of the starling is made up of insects, especially moths and butterflies (and their caterpillars), beetles, crickets and grasshoppers. Starlings are also fond of earthworms. They eat a wide range of seeds, grains, and fruits, both natural and cultivated. |
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In the fall and winter, this bird is purple/black with white speckles. In the summer, it loses its speckles and its bill turns from gray to yellow. Often aggressive birds, they sometimes displace woodpeckers and chickadees. Considered a nuisance by many. |
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