Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

The common starling has a characteristic melodious song. The bird is also able to imitate the sounds and various noises made by other birds. These birds are omnivores. During the nesting season, it feeds only on insects, spiders, earthworms, but during other times it also eats grains, fruits and food waste. The nest is made by the male from dry grass, branches, animal wool and feathers. In it, he often weaves strong-smelling plants to repel bird parasites. The male attracts the attention of the female by loud singing. The female lays 4 or 5 pale blue eggs in the nest. Parents continue to feed the young for another 1–2 weeks after leaving the nest. In the autumn and winter, common starlings usually stay in flocks. A flying flock often rapidly changes shape.