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Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - Parc des Rapides, Lachine - 2016-01-23
Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) - 2016-01-23

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

The Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a highly adaptable bird known for its striking metallic plumage and complex vocalizations. Originally native to Europe and Asia, it has been introduced to North America, where it plays a dual role in agriculture by both controlling pest populations and occasionally causing damage to crops.

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Taxonomy
OrderPasseriformes
FamilySturnidae

How to Identify

The Common Starling is characterized by its dark, bluish-green metallic plumage adorned with white spots. It is typically observed in small flocks within local parks, often perched atop trees or foraging on the ground.

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Characteristics

Length19-23cm
Weight11.8-13.8g
Wingspan31-44cm
Clutch Size3-6 eggs
Incubation12 days
Fledging21-23 days
Sexual Maturity1 year
SourceWikipedia

Where and When to Spot

The Common Starling can be observed from early spring to late autumn in various parks throughout Montreal.

Observation Records by Park and Season

Location Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Champ des Possibles x - - -
Parc Angrignon x x - -
Parc Michel-Chartrand x - - -
Parc de la Frayère x - - -
Parc des Rapides, Lachine x x - -

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.