Sturnus Collection

Starling murmuration, hundreds of thousands of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) gather in the skies near their night time roost. Gretna Green, Scotland, January

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration, flock pursued by Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) before landing at winter roost. The Netherlands. February 2020

Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) hunting them, The Netherlands, November

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Spotless Starling flock in flight over marsh at sunset Antela Marsh, Galicia, Spain

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Common Starling displaying. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK. May

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing in winter sunshine. Longframlington, Northumberland, England, UK. February

European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing perched on the grass. London, England, UK, March

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), pair fighting with European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) that is trying to take over the woodpeckers nest hole, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

RF - Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK. May

A flock of Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) flying in front of the Blackpool Tower, England, UK, September 2010

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), eating fruit of Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki), Provence, France

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) encircled by flock of Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) resting on the beach in Blackpool, England, October

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration / mass gathering at winter roost, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK January

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) sitting on blackthorn eating sloes, Warwickshire, England, UK, November

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Common Starling adult bird in breeding plumage in spring Germany Date:

Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) large murmuration gathering before landing at winter roost, The Netherlands. Vogelwarte Photo Competition 2022 - Emotion category - Finalist

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in between high voltage powerlines and electricity pylons, The Netherlands, Europe. February

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) taking off from Rowan tree with berries, Porvoo, Finland, October

Passeres, Larks (colour litho)
6016762 Passeres, Larks (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Larks)

Cape starling, Lamprotornis nitens (Shining stare, Sturnus nitens). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Brahminy myna, Temenuchus pagodarum
Brahminy myna or Brahminy starling, Temenuchus pagodarum (Subrosaceous stare, Sturnus subroseus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Southern saddleback, Philesturnus carunculatus, male and female (Wattled starlings, Sturnus carunculatus). Near threatened

Red-breasted blackbird, Sturnella militaris (Magellanic stare, Sturnus militaris). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

Red-billed starling, Sturnus sericeus. Silk starling from North of China in the possession of Marmaduke Tunstall Esq. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Peter Brown from his New Illustrations of

Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) resting on Blackpool Beach, UK. October

Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), adults perched on branch in winter feeding on apple. Lorraine France. 3rd Prize in the Melvita Nature Images Awards competition 2013

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Starling - juvenile (Sturnus vulgaris) Date:

Sturnus vulgaris, European starling
Plate 159 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

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Common Starling adult bird in breeding plumage in spring Germany Date:

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Star adult in front of the nest in a tree Germany Date:

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Star adult in front of the nest in a tree Germany Date:

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Star adult in front of the nest in a tree Germany Date:

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Common Starling adult bird in breeding plumage in spring Germany Date:

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Common Starling flock in flight Germany Date:

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Common Starling adult in front of its nesting box Germany Date:

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Common Starling flock in flight Germany Date:

Rosy starling, Sturnus roseus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, and nuthatch, Sitta europaea.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830

True weevil species, Larinus sturnus, Enkheimer Ried, Hesse, Germany, Europe

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Starling perched on branch June Date:

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Common Starling displaying. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Common Starling displaying. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Starlings - in flight among wind turbines (Sturnus vulgaris) Date:

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Starlings - in flight among wind turbines (Sturnus vulgaris) Date:

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European Starling - in snow - winter plumage - January (Sturnus vulgaris) Date:

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European Starling - winter plumage - January (Sturnus vulgaris) Date:

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Witness the mesmerizing spectacle of a starling murmuration, where hundreds of thousands of Common Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) come together in perfect harmony. Picture No. 11072622 and Picture No. 11067677 capture this breathtaking phenomenon as a flock gracefully dances across the sky, pursued by a majestic Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). Marvel at the synchronized movements and fluidity displayed by these birds, creating an awe-inspiring display that leaves spectators spellbound. In urban gardens like Greater Manchester, UK (Picture No. 11981801), we see another side to these intelligent creatures as they diligently feed their fledgling chicks with utmost care and tenderness. Even perched on grass or singing melodiously (European Starling - Sturnus vulgaris), they bring joy to our surroundings. However, not all encounters are peaceful; Red-headed Woodpeckers engage in fierce battles with European Starlings for territory dominance (Melanerpes erythrocephalus). These clashes remind us of the intricate dynamics within nature's realm. Yet amidst it all, there is always beauty to be found. A Common Starling sings its heart out under winter sunshine while others gather for one last murmuration at sunset near West Pier in Brighton, England (RF - Starling feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden). The world is filled with wonder and surprises at every turn – from their collective aerial ballets to their nurturing instincts and harmonious melodies. Let us cherish these moments that showcase the remarkable diversity and resilience of our natural world.