When a bird is called a starling, you"d expect it to be a bit of a show-off. True to its name, this little creature knows how to steal the spotlight. From shimmering feathers that glint green and purple in the sun, to its ability to mimic sounds, the starling is the headline act. Originally native to Europe and Asia, the common starling has spread across the globe. In the 19th century, a group of them were introduced to New York"s Central Park by an enthusiast of birds mentioned in Shakespeare"s plays.
Starling murmuration over the ruins of Brightons West Pier, England
Today in History
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Moon Day
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Great white egret, Hungary
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Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy
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Diamond Beach, Iceland
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National Park Service anniversary
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Southern tip of a northern isle
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Friendship Day
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A castle full of history
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Iguazu Falls at the border of Argentina and Brazil
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Mothering Sunday
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Colourful boats in Marsaxlokk Harbour, Malta
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany
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Cherry blossoms at East Lake Cherry Blossom Park, Wuhan, China
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View of the Sanguinaires Islands from Corsica, France
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Tolkien Week
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Big Garden Birdwatch
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Virgin Islands National Park, USA
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Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Wahclella Falls, Oregon, USA
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Ring-tailed lemur
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Royal Pavilion, Brighton, England
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