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???? In this video: Video, picture and song of the starling Name: Starling Family: Starlings/Passerines/Songbirds Characteristic features/appearance: In breeding plumage (mating season), the plumage is black and shimmers metallic green-blue-violet in sunlight. Outside of the mating season, many white spots are visible in the plumage. The beak is also only yellowish during the mating season, otherwise grey-brown. The triangular silhouette is clearly visible when gliding. Comparison with blackbird: longer beak, shorter tail. Size: 21.5 cm Weight: 60-110 g Age: 22 years Females: While the males have a dark, metallically shiny breast, the females have a few light spots. Song: Rich repertoire of sounds, crackling and hissing sounds, incorporates imitations of the songs of other bird species, such as the buzzard, golden oriole, kestrel, lapwing, grey heron, etc. When singing, the starling impresses the female sitting on a raised perch by flapping its wings. Breeding season: March - July, 1-2 broods per year, 12-13 day incubation period. Nest: In tree hollows, old woodpecker holes, holes in walls, rock caves, breeding in colonies if there is enough. Clutch size: 4-6 eggs. Diet: Varied diet, depending on the time of year: In spring insects, their larvae and other invertebrates such as earthworms, spiders or snails; in summer/autumn various fruits and berries, but also seeds; in winter in southern Europe in olive groves, also wild fruits, and waste in landfills. Habitat: open landscape with sufficient breeding opportunities, forests, city outskirts, residential areas, gardens, parks. After the breeding season, they can be seen in huge flocks, foraging in meadows and fields. Natural enemies: hawks, sparrowhawks, falcons, cats. Migratory bird: resident bird and partial migrant towards the southern Mediterranean and North Africa. ...and here you can find my blog and other articles: https://www.federchens-gartenglueck.d... COME OUT WITH ME TO ARRIVE IN YOURSELF... Facebook: Federchens Gartenglück Instagram: federchens_gartenglueck Website: https://www.federchens-gartenglueck.de/ Source: Pixabay, Kosmos bird guide, Xeno-Canto, Wikipedia #Star #birdportrait #birdsongmigration #ornithology #biodiversity #environmentalprotection #ornithology #forestwalk #forestfriends #forestlove #naturespirituality #natureexperience #poweroftrees #naturelove