European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Least Concern

The European Starling is a glossy, speckled songbird and a gifted mimic that can copy other birds and even machinery. Huge winter flocks form spectacular swirling clouds called murmurations.

Males and females of this species look mostly alike.

European Starling trading card from Birdey

Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Urban
Region
Europe
Scientific name
Sturnus vulgaris

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.

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