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Also known as Sturnus vulgaris, starling

species of bird

OverviewAI-generated

The common starling, scientifically named *Sturnus vulgaris*, is a species within the family Sturnidae. It belongs to the order Passeriformes and the class Aves. The taxon is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List as of 2019. It is also recognized as the Bird of the Year.

This diurnal omnivore feeds on arthropods, nectar, fruit, and grain. It has a wingspan of 0.38 and a litter size of 2. The species is native to regions including Iceland, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Norway. It is considered invasive in Australia, the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.

The common starling is endemic to locations such as the Little Rann of Kutch, Bakkhali, Kaziranga National Park, and Maguri Motapung Beel. Its regional conservation status is listed as Vulnerable. It is also known by the common names European Starling, Star, Étourneau sansonnet, and Estornino pinto.

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Species

Least Concern

common starling

Species

  1. PhylumChordata
  2. ClassAves
  3. OrderPasseriformes
  4. FamilySturnidae
Observations328,606

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Sturnus
Image
Common Starling, Blyth (12598795653).jpg
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taxon rank
species
IUCN conservation status
Least Concern
taxon name
Sturnus vulgaris
Commons category
Sturnus vulgaris
Commons gallery
Sturnus vulgaris
wingspan
0.38
litter size
2
endemic to
Dipor Bil
invasive to
The Bahamas
taxon range
Africa
has characteristic
omnivore
main food source
Vespa
diel cycle
diurnality
short name
S. vulgaris
taxon common name
estornín pintu
regional conservation status
Vulnerable
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Gallery (14)