European Starling
The European Starling is a very common bird that can be seen outside your windows. The latin translation of its name is Sturnus Vulgaris, Sturnus meaning Starling and Vulgaris meaning ordinary or usual type. These birds are short, stocky birds that are very aggressive. In the winter white spots grow on to their feathers to help them blend in with the snowy surroundings and in the summer the bird is very dark and glossy. Its aggressiveness gives the sense of pride, making it want to chase of males away from its female or chase away other birds so it can take their nests for its own use. These birds preferably live in nest cavities, holes or cracks within a tree and in lowland areas. It eats primarily grasshoppers but if not found it will eat wild berries, berries from bushes, and grains or seeds. There is a huge population of these birds, approximately 200 million from Alaska to Mexico. They’re a least concern.
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