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Sturnus vulgaris, Linn.
Winter.
Artist
- Name:
- Keulemans, John Gerrard
- Dates:
- 1842-1912
- Country:
- Netherlands
Illustration
- Subject:
- Animals
- Technique:
- Lithograph
- Lithographer:
- Greve, Wilhelm
- Format:
- Portrait (taller)
- Source:
- Biodiversity Heritage Library, the Internet Archive
Book
- Title:
- Coloured figures of the birds of the British islands, vol. 2
- Author(s):
- Powys, Thomas 4th Baron Lilford (issued by)
- Publisher:
- London: R. H. Porter, 1885-1897
- Open Library:
- View record.
Description
The common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a passerine bird in the family Sturnidae. Although native to Europe, it is now found worldwide, except in neotropical regions. Starlings are omnivorous and gather in large flocks that can be made of thousands of individuals.
Keywords: 19th century, bird, color, Coloured figures of the birds..., passerine, reference book, Sturnidae, Victorian
