Other common name: Common starling
Scientific name:Sturnus vulgaris
Origin
Introduced
Status
Not Protected
Colour
Dark brown to black with a greenish sheen
Size
200 mm
Life Span
2 to 3 years
Nesting habits
Nests in roof cavities
No. of eggs
6 pale blue eggs, twice a year
Incubation
15 days
Feeding
Insects
Impacts
Pests in the suburbs and towns. Flocks can be large. Damages crops, berries, and infrastructure. Spreads viral, bacterial and fungal diseases.