European starling  (Sturnus vulgaris)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Authentication

Information authenticated by the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/

Glossary

  • Larvae: stage in an animal's lifecycle after it hatches from the egg. Larvae are typically very different in appearance to adults; they are able to feed and move around but usually are unable to reproduce.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (Nov 2002): http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D., & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins Bird Guide. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London.
  3. JNCC: Breeding Birds in the Wider Countryside (Nov 2002): http://www.bto.org/birdtrends/wcrstarl.htm
  4. RSPB Starling information page (Nov 2002): http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/starling/?page=s
  5. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
  6. Gooder, J. (1982) Collins British Birds. William Collins Sons and Co Ltd, London.
  7. Greenoak, F. (1979) All the birds of the air; the names, lore and literature of British birds. Book Club Associates, London.
  8. Investigation of the Causes of the Decline of House Sparrow and Starling in Great Britain Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. (Nov 2002): http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/resprog/findings/sparrow/
  9. Walters, M. (1994) Eyewitness handbooks: Bird's eggs. Dorling Kindersley, London.
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