An introduced Eurasion species from 135 years ago...

                                                                                               Photos by BarrytheBirder

  European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

The National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America says this Eurasian species was introduced in New York in 1890-91 and it soon spread across the continent and is found in a wide variety of human-altered habitats.   It is bold, abundant and aggressive and often competes very successfully with native bird species for nest holes.                                   

Outside of the nesting season, they are usually seen in quite large flocks, sometimes mixed with other blackbird species.

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BarrytheBirder