The Starling was once a very common bird but they went through a drastic eighty percent decline 40 years ago. Changes in farming practices a factor.
The Starling was once a very common bird but they went through a drastic eighty percent decline 40 years ago. Changes in farming practices are one of the main factors. They roost in large flocks in winter and put on a spectacular flying display.
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Location: Chester, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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