
Sturnus - Wikipedia
Sturnus is a genus of starlings. As discussed below, the taxonomy of this group is complex, and other authorities differ considerably in which species they place in this genus, and in the …
Common starling - Wikipedia
The common starling (Sturnus vulgaris), also known simply as the starling in Great Britain and Ireland, and as European starling in North America, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the …
Starling - Wikipedia
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 …
Common starling | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
common starling, (Sturnus vulgaris), species of bird in the starling family, Sturnidae, and the order Passeriformes native to Europe and parts of the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa.
Starling | Description, Introduction, & Facts | Britannica
Apr 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 …
Sturnus - Ask A Biologist
In 1890, 60 starlings from Europe were released into New York\'s Central Park. Using food and nesting cavities associated with humans, they multiplied and spread across North America to …
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - iNaturalist
The common starling (Sturnus vulgaris), also known as the European starling, or in the British Isles just the starling, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is …
Sturnidae | Types, Species, & Facts | Britannica
Sturnidae, songbird family, order Passeriformes, consisting of the starlings and mynahs, nearly 120 species of jaunty aggressive birds distributed worldwide. The oxpeckers were formerly …
Sturnus: facts, distribution & population | BioDB
Members of the Sturnus genus typically share certain characteristics. They are medium-sized birds with strong legs, sharp beaks, and a sleek, compact body. Their plumage often has a …
Bird Genus: Sturnus / Starlings - Earth Life
Jul 11, 2023 · The Bird Genus Sturnus includes starlings found across most of Eurasia; although the European Starling, has been introduced to South Africa, North America, Australia and New …