European Starling
As it's name implies, this species of bird is not indigenous to North America. They have only been here for a little over a hundred years.
These birds were first introduced into the United States when a man released a hundred of them in New York City's Central Park in 1890.
Since then they have multiplied so successfully that they are now one of the most abundant birds in North America.
| Appearance of the European Starling
The European Starling weighs approximately 2 to 3 1/2 ounces and reaches a length of 8-9 inches.
Both the male and female starling look similar, although the males tend to be larger and have a shinier appearance. Interestingly, the European Starling’s feathers become a iridescent green and purple during Springtime and its bill becomes yellow during breeding season.
Geography of the European Starling
This stocky, blackbird has only been in the United States for a little over one hundred years. In 1890, a man released a hundred European Starlings in New York City's Central Park. Although only a third survived, they mated and in very little time, the species started multiplying profoundly here in the United States.
Today European Starlings are found in large numbers throughout Canada and the United States and a small area of northwestern Mexico.
Local Environments of the European Starling
The European Starling lives in both urban areas and suburban neighborhoods as well as in fields, marshes and open areas. Though it prefers to nest in trees, it will also use large cracks and holes in buildings in urban areas.
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