European starling  (Sturnus vulgaris)

Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilySturnidae
GenusSturnus (1)
SizeLength: 19 - 22 cm (2)
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Status

Widespread, but currently undergoing a rapid decline (3). Protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981, and included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Red List (high conservation concern) (4).

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