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European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) Also known as the Common Starling.

European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris vulgaris) Non-breeding plumage.

This is an Iranian Subspecies Of European Green Woodpecker which is found in Iran and it is endemic Subspecies of Iran (Picus viridis innominatus Perktas, 2011). European Green Woodpecker is one of the beautiful woodpecker species which is find in some places in Iran. My first record of them...

One of the beautiful birds in north hemisphere, I think.

A very proud european robin posing just before feeding.

1st introduced to Central Park in 1890, this bird has adapted well, to desert living. His colors really come out in good lighting. Hope you enjoy.

Alcedo atthis - Swamp Brabbia 10/02/2016 It seems almost healthy! :) considering: low sun (it was 18:04) high ISO roost in the shade Time to "limit" ..... Shooting does not seem evil: D To you (welcome) comments. Canon 7D + Canon 400 f / 5.6 L USM 1/100 sec, ISO2.000, f / 7.1...

Although one was trying to hunt and made quite an effort the other was lazy and ran around with its mouth open.

Two squabbling males prior to nesting season

There was quite a lesson going on with these three. More on this tomorrow.

.......this week.

Male and female bird. Sexes alike but male seems to have more prominent black chin strap and bolder red iris

Adult male in colony of 12-15 pairs

Adult male pictured in the spring sunshine in northern Spain

Female European Stonechat

Male European Stonechat

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) Alternate name: European Starling. Foraging on the fruits of this ornamental (Bradford Pear [Pyrus calleryana]). Photographed at Veterans Park, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Open bermuda grass fields (atheletic fields) with scattered ornamental...

After the Mocker watched the Starling eat from the feeder (see previous post), the two had an eye-to-eye confrontation. There didn't seem to be a fight, though. There are two other trees with feeders on them. The day after this confrontation, I put an additional feeder on the Mockers' tree...

Snowfall always increases competition at the feeders, and Wednesday the 21st was no exception. This is the feeder that the pair of Mockers guard, so I was puzzled as to why this Mocker let this Starling eat. One of my theories is that when the female is on guard duty, she is a little lax and...

European Starling

European Honey Bee perched on a Texas Thistle with a Leaf Cutter Bee buzzing by. College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Post Oak Savannah Vegetation Area. Disturbed roadside at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation.

As we pulled up to Meledia valley ford, two bee-eaters were excavating the bank side, on the near side of the car. As T got some pictures from the drivers side, I shot this through the rear car window. Unfortunately the pair didn't stick around and as it turned out, that was to be the nearest we...

One of the cutest birds:)