Starlings. From left to right and top to bottom: Common starling by Pierre Selim; Iris glossy starling by Doug Janson; Golden-breasted starling by Perry Quan; Superb starling by Sumeet Moghe ...

The breeding starling is a compact, stocky songbird that has a glossy black plumage and a short tail. Its wings are pointed. The very short tail is conspicuous when a flock is in the air.

African starlings: Dashing darlings of the bird world in more ways than one Date: June 10, 2013 Source: University of Akron Summary: It's not going to happen while you're peering through your ...