Starlings

Sturnus vulgaris

Starlings are common in open woods, copses, fields, parks and gardens. On occasion, they may choose to roost in buildings where they can become a vector for infestation of other pests. Dry birds nests in lofts may often lead to the proliferation of Carpet Beetles in a property! Trees can eventually die from the large quantity of starling guano (droppings) and weight of birds in regular roosting areas. Flocks of starlings also have voracious appetites and can consume large amounts of animal feed from barns and grain from fields. Orchards may lose up to 18% of their yield due to starling damage: a terrible financial burden for agriculture.

The starling is listed in Part II of Schedule 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and may, therefore be taken or humanely dispatched by authorised persons using permitted methods.

Conservation status
They are not listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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