The Common Starling
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- The Common Starling by Joshua Bannister, Grant Nicholson, Seven Rodriguez, Makael Yates. Second Period.
- So, here shows a common sterling standing in the middle of a forest, which is their environment and habitat. Fun fact: The official name of a common sterling is recognized as a sturnus vulgaris. There are many other common sterling names to choose from: European starling, and English starling.
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- European starlings, known scientifically as Sturnus vulgaris, are considered an invasive species in the U.S. The first time these birds were released was back in 1890 in Central Park, New York City. Since starlings can easily adjust to different environments, find nesting spots, and access various food sources, they rapidly expanded their range throughout the country.
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- Many people believe this could be a big issue. Starlings harm a variety of fruits like apples, blueberries, cherries, figs, grapes, peaches, and strawberries. Not only do they eat the fruits, leading to direct losses, but they also peck and tear at them, which lowers the quality and makes the fruits more vulnerable to diseases and pests.
- No, honey, I don't think so, they're just benefiting from their habitat by feeding themselves with a specific fruit. I don't think they're gonna sabotage any of us, humans.
- Mommy, look! Are they gonna attack us and make us living species of prey?!
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