starling, any of a group of originally Old World birds that have become distributed worldwide. Starlings were brought to New York in 1890; since then the common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) has spread throughout North America. They often collect in loud, noisy flocks. Starlings destroy some insects, but they are generally considered a nuisance since they drive away smaller, desirable birds. They have iridescent, blackish plumage and a long bill which is yellow in spring and summer. They mimic bird songs and other sounds. Starlings are classified in the phylum Chordata Chordata (kôrdā`tə,–dä`–)
..... Click the link for more information. , subphylum Vertebrata, class Aves, order Passeriformes, family Sturnidae.
Any of about 168 species (family Sturnidae) of songbirds of temperate Eurasia, Africa, and Australia. The best-known is Sturnus vulgaris, an 8-in. (20-cm), chunky, iridescent black bird with a long sharp bill. It has been introduced from Eurasia to most parts of the world, except South America. The millions in North America are descendants of 100 birds released in New York City in 1890. Starlings search the ground for a wide range of plant and animal foods and fly in a tight flock. They are vocal year-round, mimicking other birds' notes and uttering wheezy sounds of their own.
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..... Click the link for more information. , subphylum Vertebrata, class Aves, order Passeriformes, family Sturnidae.
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Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris).
(credit: (Top) Eric Hosking, (bottom) George W. Robinson—Root Resources/EB Inc.)
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any gregarious passerine songbird of the Old World family Sturnidae, esp Sturnus vulgaris, which has a blackish plumage and a short tail
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an arrangement of piles that surround a pier of a bridge to protect it from debris, etc.
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