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Common Starling
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Sturnus vulgaris
From far they look black, but up close their feathers shine with purple and green. At sunset, thousands swirl together in beautiful clouds called murmurations.
Size
Medium · 22 cm
Latin name
Sturnus vulgaris
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Towns and gardens
- Fields
- Reedbeds at sunset (autumn murmurations)