European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris · Species of passerine birds
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
eursta, EUST, COST

About the European Starling

The common starling, also known simply as the starling in Great Britain and Ireland, and as the European starling in North America, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is about 20 cm (8 in) long and has glossy black plumage with a metallic sheen, which is speckled with white at some times of the year. The legs are pink and the bill is black in winter and yellow in summer; young birds have browner plumage than the adults. Its gift for mimicry has been noted in literature including the Mabinogion and the works of Pliny the Elder and William Shakespeare.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyStarlings (Sturnidae)
SpeciesSturnus vulgaris
Species Codeseursta, EUST, COST

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the European Starling belong to?

The European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the European Starling?

The common starling, also known simply as the starling in Great Britain and Ireland, and as the European starling in North America, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is about 20 cm (8 in) long and has glossy black plumage with a metallic sheen, which is speckled ...

Where can I report a European Starling sighting?

You can log sightings of European Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eursta, or on iNaturalist.