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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Village of Saranac Lake, New York, United States
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Summer Olympics begin in Paris
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Silent night, sparkling lights and hearts full of joy
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International Day for Biological Diversity
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So nice, they made it twice
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Sociable climbers
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Celebrating our looming lunar neighbour
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Talampaya National Park, Argentina
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Angel of the sea
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Winnats Pass, Peak District National Park, England
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Alstrom Point, Lake Powell, United States
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2026 Winter Olympics
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Common raven
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Traditional red fishermens cabins, Reine, Norway
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Crescent-tail bigeye fish, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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Colourful boats in Marsaxlokk Harbour, Malta
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Greater flamingos, Lüderitz, Namibia
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Eurasian lynx
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Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA
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Spectacled bear resting in tree, Ecuador
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Autumn on Windermere
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British Summer Time ends
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Red-and-green macaws
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The glass dome of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy
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California sea lions, offshore Mexico, Pacific Ocean
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International Zebra Day
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Wind River, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA
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Belém Tower, Lisbon, Portugal
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National Cousins Day
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