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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