Starling
Description
A mounted Starling (Sturnus vulgaris vulgaris) specimen. It is mounted on an upright stick inserted into a black painted piece of wood.
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Credit line
Starlings
were
introduced
from
Europe
to
control
insects.
They
are
widespread
and
common
throughout
NZ.
They
roost
communally
in
large
flocks
moving
out
to
feeding
grounds
during
the
day.
Accession number
A96.393
Collection type
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