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Biology: Over 4 million breeding pairs makes the starling one
of Britain's more common birds. During their winter migration their numbers swell by a further 30 million.
The last century has seen a marked increase in the starling population throughout Europe.
Starlings are enthusiastic nest builders, constructed from twigs and grasses, they are large and rugged.
The female lays a clutch of 4 - 6 eggs in April, these are incubated within 14 days, weighing approximately
5g. Attended to by both parents, the nestlings grow to 60g in 12 days.
The young birds fledge after 3 weeks, when the adults will have a second brood. The female finds another
mate for her second brood, joining him on his nest.
Starling are vectors of disease, their guano is unsightly, causing damage to buildings and slip hazards
on pavements. As their numbers increase so do the associated problems.
Size: 20 - 23 cm (8 - 9 inches).
Markings: Brown/Black with multicoloured iridescence.
Location: Wide spread throughout the UK.
Detection: Sightings of adults, nesting material & guano.
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