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Male and female starlings look similar. Both are glossy black with purplish and greenish iridescence on the head, back, and breast. Males have yellow bills in spring. Juveniles have grayish brown plumage, and their bills are brownish in color.
Want to identify another bird?Starlings are known to cause significant building damage due to their aggressive nesting behavior. They dig out cavities to build nests from the smallest cracks and crevices to start. Starlings peck and slash to create these cavities, causing considerable damage and compromising structural integrity. Their corrosive droppings can damage all kinds of objects and surfaces. You may not see starlings much in the summer, but they are likely to return each fall to overwinter and nest their next brood in the spring.
Now considered one of the worst nuisance birds in this country, Old World starlings were purposely introduced to Central Park, New York City in 1890 by a well-meaning but misguided man. The original 60 pairs that were released rapidly multiplied. Soon after, the American starling population exploded, and the species spread rapidly throughout the entire U.S. and much of Canada. Starlings are known to compete with, displace, and kill many native birds and their young. Starlings are now considered an invasive species and are despised by ecologists, birder enthusiasts, and business owners alike.
In addition to the public health concerns associated with birds, these flying pests can also destroy property. Bird droppings are caustic to most construction materials including wood, cement, and steel. Over time, this can degrade the integrity of facilities and structures. Their nesting materials and dropping are instantly unsightly, discoloring paint and leaving marks that can leave an undesirable impression. The No Fly Zone® program offers consultative solutions that are tailored to your business.
In addition to the public health concerns associated with birds, these flying pests can also destroy property. Bird droppings are caustic to most construction materials including wood, cement, and steel. Over time, this can degrade the integrity of facilities and structures. Their nesting materials and dropping are instantly unsightly, discoloring paint and leaving marks that can leave an undesirable impression. The No Fly Zone® program offers consultative solutions that are tailored to your business.