Sturnus Vulgaris Collection (page 11)

Picture No. 11066952
European Starling in winter into spring plumage February. Connecticut, USA. Date:

Rear view of a Common Starling on a wooden perch, with head in profile, showing the pale feather tips of winter plumage

2-day-old starling (Sturnus vulgaris) with its beak wide open, side view

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) emerging from egg

Adult Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) on branch, side view

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) hatchling still covered in egg shells

Hand-rearing young Starling (Sturnus vulgarise) sitting in small wicker basket, using pipette

2-day-old starling (Sturnus vulgaris) lying on front, sleeping, side view

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) hatchling

European starling Sturnus vulgaris bringing food to young in nest, illustration
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) bringing food to young in the nest, illustration

Starling egg (Sturnus vulgaris), first cracks showing

European starling C018 / 0839
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) on the ground

European starling flock C014 / 3057
European starling flock. These dense flocks of european starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), which can contain thousands of individuals, are most often seen at twilight. Photographed in Rome, Italy

European starling flock C014 / 3058
European starling flock. These dense flocks of european starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), which can contain thousands of individuals, are most often seen at twilight. Photographed in Rome, Italy

European starling, artwork C016 / 3263
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), artwork. This bird is omnivorous and mainly scavenges for food, although it also feeds on insects and fruit. P

European starling, 19th century C013 / 6369
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris). Plate 159 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

European starling, 19th century C013 / 6366
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris). Plate 156 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

Sturnus vulgaris, starling

Sturnus vulgaris, European starling nest and eggs
Plate 2 from James Boltons third edition of Harmonia Ruralis: or an essay towards a natural history of British Song Birds, Vol.1, (1845)

Birds perched on a snowman. Migratory redwing (Turdus iliacus) feeding on a snowmans eye made of a piece of apple, next to a perching starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

Starling - A large flock of starlings coming in to roost. England, UK
DK-230 Starling - A large flock of starlings coming in to roost. England, UK Sturnus vulgaris David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Starling - gathering on telegraph wires - Cleveland - UK
ROY-534 Common Starling - gathering on telegraph wires Cleveland - UK Sturnus vulgaris Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Starlings flying to roost near Kendal Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Starlings flying to roost near Kendal Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Starling Flock
ROY-488 Common Starling Flock - Large flock formation as the birds prepare to roost Gretna - Scotland Sturnus vulgaris Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Starling Flock
ROY-492 Common Starling Flock - A dense flock grouping together as buzzard fly's among them Gretna - Scotland Sturnus vulgaris Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

European Starling - in winter plumage Hamden, Connecticut, USA
JZ-2044 European Starling - in winter plumage Hamden, Connecticut, USA. Sturnus vulgaris Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Starling - drinking from a tiny scrap of water, near Dundee, Scotland
DH-3612 Starling - drinking from a tiny scrap of water near Dundee, Scotland. Sturnus vulgaris Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

European Starling, (Sturnus vulgaris), Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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"Mesmerizing Starling Murmurations: Witness the Spectacle of Sturnus Vulgaris" Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking phenomenon known as starling murmuration, where hundreds of thousands of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) come together in a mesmerizing display. These European starlings flock together in perfect harmony, creating awe-inspiring patterns that seem almost choreographed. In this remarkable image captured (Picture No. 11808761), witness a magnificent murmuration of Common starlings accompanied by a majestic Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus). As if engaged in an exhilarating chase, the falcon pursues the flock with unmatched agility and speed. The European Starling or Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is truly a sight to behold. With its glossy black plumage adorned with iridescent speckles, it stands out against any backdrop. This adult specimen showcases its striking features against the wintry landscape of Kent's garden. During winter months in Scotland, these social birds gather en masse before roosting. The sky becomes their canvas as they create intricate formations while preparing for rest, and is during these moments that one can truly appreciate nature's artistry at its finest. Perched gracefully on telegraph wires on Islay Island, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe - another captivating scene unfolds as countless starlings congregate closely together. Their synchronized movements resemble an aerial ballet that leaves spectators spellbound. Starling murmurations are not only visually stunning but also serve important purposes within their communities. By flocking together so tightly and moving fluidly as one entity, they confuse predators like Peregrine falcons and other birds of prey who find it challenging to single out individual targets amidst such vast numbers.