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European Starling

European Starlings - 5/25/2016, Montoursville © David Brown

European Starlings - 5/25/2016, Montoursville © David Brown

European Starling is an extremely common non-native species that is present year-round in Lycoming County. They have a very beautiful iridescent plumage, but are generally disliked because of invasive status. They are often seen in large "murmurations" and also migrates with blackbird species.

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