Starlings
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Sturnidae
Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country. They eat insects and fruit. Plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen. There are about 125 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Ireland.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rosy Starling | Pastor roseus | (A) |
| European Starling | Sturnus vulgaris |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ireland