Physical Characteristics
What color is the Common Starling's beak?
Yellow
What do Common Starlings cause harm to?
native plants/ livestock/ humans
Common Starlings are a ___ problem
Big
What are Common Starlings impressive at?
Singing
What is the average lifespan of a Common Starling?
2-3 years
What color are the Common Starling's feathers?
Black/has a colorful shimmer
These birds are known for being...
loud/ noisy/ aggressive
Why do Common Starlings end up living on your property?
It's a good habitat for them
What color are their eggs before they hatch?
Blue
The common Starling is also known as the _______ Starling.
European
What shape is the Common Starling's tail?
Star
They travel in large flocks of up to ______ birds and can damage crops and trees.
20,000
Who do you call to get rid of Common Starlings?
Pest control
The Common Starling is good at _____.
mimicking
How many eggs will a female Starling lay?
7
Black
Where Do Common Starlings Nest?
cavities or holes/ in trees/ buildings/ houses/ birdhouses/ attics
List 2 you can get rid of Common Starlings when they're on your property
do not have a bird feeder, seal gaps in your home
True or False? The Common Starling can see the colors we see.
False
How many weeks does it take for the baby birds to mature?
3 weeks
How do you tell the difference between a male and female Common Starling?
Females look duller/matte (males are shinier)
How Did they get to Canada?
People who like shakesphere
What are three ways to deal with Common Starlings?
Don't have a bird feeder, seal gaps in your home, call pest control
True or False? Common Starlings can fly up to 50 miles per hour.
True
What 3 places are Common Starlings Native to?
Europe, Asia, Africa