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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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Least Concerncommon starling
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilySturnidae
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- Bird of the Year
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- Sturnus vulgaris
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- wingspan
- 0.38
- litter size
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- endemic to
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- invasive to
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- 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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