Sturnus Vulgaris Collection (page 2)

Page 276. The Starling, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670125 Page 276. The Starling, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Common starling, foraging in snow, non native U. S. species
Common starling, foraging in snow, non native U.S. species

Common starling

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

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Starlings - flock /murmuration flying at twilight in autumn, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Starlings - flock /murmuration flying at twilight in autumn, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Starlings - flock /murmuration flying at twilight in autumn, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Starlings - flock /murmuration flying at twilight in autumn, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Starlings - flock /murmuration flying at twilight in autumn, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Starlings - flock /murmuration flying at twilight in autumn, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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

Nuttalls Starling, Yellow-headed Troopial and Bullocks Oriole, 1837

Prairie Starling, 1838. Creator: Robert Havell
Prairie Starling, 1838

The Common Starling, Sturnus vulgaris is flying with some insect to feed its chick, the young bird is opening its beak to be feeded, pretty golden light, green background. Petr Simon

The Common Starling, Sturnus vulgaris is flying with some insect to feed its chick, young bird is opening the beak to be feeded, pretty golden light, green background. Petr Simon

Red-winged Starling, Female Red-winged Starling, Black-poll Warbler, and Lesser... pub
Red-winged Starling, Female Red-winged Starling, Black-poll Warbler, and Lesser Red-poll, published 1808-1814

European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) on picket fence

Starlings on a Branch, ca. 1887. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Starlings on a Branch, ca. 1887

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

Hungarian grey cattle (Bos primigenius taurus hungaricus) with European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) flying overhead, Hortobagy National Park, Hungary, July 2009

Two Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) fighting, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008. Magic Moments book plate

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

Young Starling, c19th century

Starling, c19th century

Starling - Stur nus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Starling - Stur nus vulga ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, side view

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

Starling Sturnus vulgaris with nest material UK May

Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, adult in winter, UK

Common Starling cleaning on branch, Sturnus vulgaris, Netherlands

Common Starling with stretched wing on fence Netherlands, Sturnus vulgaris

Common Starlings on horsehead Oostvaardersplassen Netherlands, Sturnus vulgaris

Common Starling juveniles perched in Elder Netherlands, Sturnus vulgaris, Netherlands

Common Starling juvenile feeding on Elderberries Netherlands, Sturnus vulgaris, Netherlands

Common Starlings on horseback during snow, Sturnus vulgaris

Common Starling sitting on rusty fence, Sturnus vulgaris, Netherlands

Common Starling feeding on apple Netherlands, Sturnus vulgaris

Common Starlings preening on horseback Oostvaardersplassen Netherlands, Sturnus vulgaris

Common Starling juvenile perched in Elder Netherlands, Sturnus vulgaris, Netherlands

Common Starling singing on branch, Sturnus vulgaris

immature Common Starling perched, Sturnus vulgaris

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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.