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The Awesomeness of European Starlings
Sep. 27th, 2010 03:23 pmOver here in the States, the European Starling is a very successful invasive species. They've taken over habitat other birds need. Exterminators are hired to remove them from house siding, and they are generally considered pests.
Starlings are excellent parents, and have cohesive families-- that's why they are so successful. And while I agree any invasive species is a problem, I can't help but admire Starlings.
Did you know they are related to myna birds, and can speak clearly if around human language? They also can put learned words together to communicate in a simple fashion, much as African Grey Parrots can.
I know this in part due to a fascinating web site: www.starlingtalk.com. But also because I have residing with me two European Starlings, "Bird" and "Charlie".
( More about our birds.... )
Starlings are excellent parents, and have cohesive families-- that's why they are so successful. And while I agree any invasive species is a problem, I can't help but admire Starlings.
Did you know they are related to myna birds, and can speak clearly if around human language? They also can put learned words together to communicate in a simple fashion, much as African Grey Parrots can.
I know this in part due to a fascinating web site: www.starlingtalk.com. But also because I have residing with me two European Starlings, "Bird" and "Charlie".
( More about our birds.... )
