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Starling

Originally introduced from Europe to help control pasture pests, starlings are now a very common bird throughout New Zealand. As well as feeding in open pasture, some, like this bird, search for insects along sandy shores.
Scientific name:Sturnus vulgaris
Common name(s):starling, European starling, common starling
Location:Christchurch, New Zealand
Photo ID:10044
Keywords:Aves ; Passeriformes ; Sturnidae ; introduced ; exotic
Starling Starling

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