Starling

Aplonis

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Poeoptera

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Grafisia

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Onychognathus

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Lamprotornis

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Cinnyricinclus

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Speculipastor

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Neochicla

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Spreo

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Cosmoparus

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Sarroglossa

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Creatophora

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Fregilupus (extinct)

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Necropsar (extinct)

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Sturnus

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Leucopsar

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Basilornis

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Streptocitta

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Sarcops

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Scissirostrum

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• See also Myna, Oxpecker

Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds in the family Sturnidae. Starlings occur naturally only in the Old World (Europe, Asia and Africa), some forms as far east as Australia, but several European and Asian species have been introduced to North America and Australia; the Common Starling is a serious pest in both continents.

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They are medium-sized passerines with strong feet. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country, and they eat insects and fruit. Several species live around habitation, and are effectively omnivores.

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Plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen. Most species nest in holes, laying blue or white eggs.

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Many Asian species, particularly the larger ones, are called mynas, and the members of the African genus Lamprotornis are known as glossy starlings because of their iridescent plumage. The two species of Buphagus are called oxpeckers.

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Starling: Species list ►



 

Family: :This article is about the human domestic group. For other uses, see Family (disambiguation)....

Old World: The Old World consists of those parts of Earth known to Europeans before the voyages of Christopher Columbus: Europe, Asia, and Africa (collectively known as Africa-Eurasia) and the surrounding islands....

Europe: :This article is about the continent. For other meanings, see Europe (disambiguation)....




Starling related Images and Photos (experimental)

European Starling (Sturnus Vulgaris)

Sale of Estates Pictures and Slaves in the Rotunda New Orleans Engraved by J.M. Starling 1842