European Starling

About this cute European Starling

Starlings are native to most of Europe and western Asia and have also been introduced to Australia, New Zealand, North America, and South Africa. They are beautifully colored shiny black, glossed purple or green, and spangled with white, especially in winter. It is among the most familiar of birds in temperate regions and is often seen in large groups. Starlings live in a variety of habitats. It is omnivorous, eating a wide variety of invertebrates, fruit, seeds, and also scavenges human food waste and visits bird tables.