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Sturnus unicolor

Photo by John Gibson2
Photo taken: Extremadura, Spain

[edit] Identification

Black with a purple gloss, shaggy plumage. In winter they develop pale spots on the flanks and mantle. Bright pink legs. Young birds are dull brown.

[edit] Distribution

Spain, Portugal, France, Sardinia, and Sicily.

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[edit] Habitat

Open grassy areas and areas of human habitation from towns to farm buildings.

[edit] Behaviour

They nest in holes in buildings or trees and cliff crevices. 4 eggs are laid.

The diet includes invertebrates, scraps and berries.

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