Starling

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:beakColor Pointed
gptkbp:breedingSeason gptkb:spring
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:color Black with iridescent sheen
gptkbp:commonSpecies gptkb:Common_myna
gptkb:European_starling
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern (most species)
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:eggColor Pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sturnidae
gptkbp:flightNumber Strong, direct
gptkbp:foragingBehavior Ground forager
gptkbp:habitat Urban areas
Open woodlands
Farmlands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Starling
gptkbp:impact Considered invasive in some regions
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_America
Eugene Schieffelin (to North America)
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 2-3 years (wild)
gptkbp:migratory Some species migrate
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:nesting Cavity nester
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Murmurations
Iridescent plumage
Strong social behavior
Synchronized flocking
Vocal mimicry
gptkbp:notableFor Shakespeare's works
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:population Declining in some native areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Cats
gptkb:Birds_of_prey
gptkbp:reproduction Lays eggs
gptkbp:scientificName Sturnus vulgaris (European starling)
gptkbp:size Medium-sized songbird
gptkbp:socialStructure Flocks
gptkbp:symbolizes Associated with murmurations
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
Competition with native species
gptkbp:uses Pest control
Ornamental bird
gptkbp:vocalization Mimicry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alipore_Zoo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5