Sturnidae Collection

Starling murmuration, hundreds of thousands of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) gather in the skies near their night time roost. Gretna Green, Scotland, January

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration, flock pursued by Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) before landing at winter roost. The Netherlands. February 2020

Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) hunting them, The Netherlands, November

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Spotless Starling flock in flight over marsh at sunset Antela Marsh, Galicia, Spain

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK. May

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing in winter sunshine. Longframlington, Northumberland, England, UK. February

European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing perched on the grass. London, England, UK, March

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), pair fighting with European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) that is trying to take over the woodpeckers nest hole, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) gathering on telephone wires pre-roost, Solway Firth, Scotland, UK, November. 2020VISION Book Plate

RF - Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK. May

Flock of Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) gathering before landing at winter roost, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK, January

A flock of Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) flying in front of the Blackpool Tower, England, UK, September 2010

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), eating fruit of Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki), Provence, France

Common starling singing (Sturnus vulgaris) Finland May

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) adult with insect food arriving at nestbox to feed chicks, Hope Farm RSPB Reserve, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, May

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) encircled by flock of Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) resting on the beach in Blackpool, England, October

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration / mass gathering at winter roost, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK January

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) sitting on blackthorn eating sloes, Warwickshire, England, UK, November

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock at dusk engaging in pre-roost display, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, March

Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) large murmuration gathering before landing at winter roost, The Netherlands. Vogelwarte Photo Competition 2022 - Emotion category - Finalist

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in between high voltage powerlines and electricity pylons, The Netherlands, Europe. February

Pair of Metallic starlings (Aplonis metallica) collecting nesting material, Tully Falls, Queensland, Australia

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) taking off from Rowan tree with berries, Porvoo, Finland, October

Bali myna (Leucopsar rothschildi). Bali Bird Park, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Bali myna (Leucopsar rothschildi).Bali Bird Park, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Critically endangered, in captive breeding program

Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) resting on Blackpool Beach, UK. October

Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) coming in to roost at Shapwick, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK. Photographer quote: Several million starlings roost on the Somerset Levels during the winter

Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), adults perched on branch in winter feeding on apple. Lorraine France. 3rd Prize in the Melvita Nature Images Awards competition 2013

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris). Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, September

Flocks of Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) gathering before landing at winter roost, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK, The silhouette of the chasing Peregrine (Falco peregrinus)

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) perched on top of hawthorn hedge, Berwickshire, Scotland, May

Row of Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) perched on wire. Marais Breton, Vendee, French Atlantic Coast, November

Huge flock of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) flying in to roost over the reed beds at dusk, Ham Wall nature reserve, Somerset, UK, January

Red-billed Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhyncus) on Plains Zebra (Equus quagga), Kruger National Park, South Africa

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, side view

Blackbird -Turdus merula- threatening European Starling -Sturnus vulgaris-

Girl on beach watching murmuration of starlings at dusk, RSPB Reserve Minsmere; Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), flecked bird with dark feathers, side view

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flying, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) bathing, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), Thailand

Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens), Kruger Park, South Africa

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) juvenile, Victoria, Australia

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock flying, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) huge flock flying, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens), Namibia

Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis), Doi Lang, Thailand

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The mesmerizing phenomenon of a starling murmuration is truly a sight to behold. Picture hundreds of thousands of Common starlings, known as Sturnus vulgaris, coming together in perfect harmony, creating breathtaking formations in the sky. It's nature's very own aerial ballet. In one instance, this magnificent flock finds itself pursued by a Peregrine falcon, showcasing the delicate balance between predator and prey. The agility and speed of both species are on full display as they engage in an exhilarating chase. But it's not just their synchronized flight that captivates us; these starlings also exhibit remarkable parenting skills. In an urban garden in Greater Manchester, UK, we witness a devoted Starling feeding its fledgling chicks with utmost care and tenderness. It serves as a reminder that even amidst concrete jungles, nature finds a way to thrive. As dawn breaks over the grassy landscape, another European Starling perches gracefully while singing its melodious tune. Its vibrant feathers glisten under the golden rays of sunlight—a true testament to the beauty found within our natural world. However, not all encounters are harmonious for these charismatic birds. A pair of Red-headed woodpeckers engages in fierce combat with an unsuspecting European Starling—nature's battles unfolding before our eyes. Before settling down for the night along Solway Firth's telephone wires pre-roosting spot, Common starlings gather en masse—an awe-inspiring spectacle against the backdrop of twilight hues. Back in Greater Manchester once more; we witness yet another heartwarming scene as a dedicated Starling continues to feed its fledglings—a tender moment captured through the lens. Even during winter months when most creatures seek shelter from cold winds and frosty landscapes, Common starlings continue to sing joyously under clear skies—a reminder that music knows no season or boundaries.