Starlings

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:beakColor Straight, slender
gptkbp:breedingSeason gptkb:spring
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:commonSpecies gptkb:Common_myna
gptkb:European_starling
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:culture Featured in Shakespeare's works
Subject of scientific studies on flocking
gptkbp:diet Omnivorous
gptkbp:economicImportance Crop pest
Damage to infrastructure
gptkbp:eggColor Pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sturnidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
1758
gptkbp:flightNumber Strong, direct
gptkbp:foragingBehavior Ground foraging
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Starlings
gptkbp:impact Considered invasive in some regions
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 2-3 years (wild)
gptkbp:migratory Some species
gptkbp:nativeRange gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:nesting Cavities
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Murmuration
gptkbp:notableFor Aggressive competition for nesting sites
Large flocks
gptkbp:notablePerson Over 150 million in North America
Over 200 million in Europe
gptkbp:numberOfAxles Pointed
gptkbp:numberOfSpecies ~120
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:parasitizes Lice
Mites
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:plumage Iridescent
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Birds_of_prey
gptkbp:relatedGroup gptkb:Murmuration
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Sturnus
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism Minimal
gptkbp:socialStructure Highly social
gptkbp:song Complex, varied
gptkbp:symbolizes Associated with communication and adaptability
gptkbp:vocalization Mimicry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Henry_Normal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5