European Starling
Scientific: Sturnus vulgaris
Norwegian: Stær
The European Starling is 8 inches with a short tail. It can be seen everywhere and resides year round in this area. They nest in a cavity anywhere by forming a 3” cup among trash, they cannot enter birdhouses with openings less than 1.5” They feed with heads down as they move through grasses, sidewalks, and parking lots.
European Starling Sound