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Starling

This bird which is about the size of a small blackbird is one of the most common birds throughout Europe and frequently kept as a cage bird on account of his handsome plumage, docile manner, pleasing song and his ability to repeat short sentences and whistle tunes.

The bird is of a purplish black color. The breast however, varies from purplish red to shining green. Feathers of the head and neck have a rosy red color, thus giving the bird a decidedly spotted appearance. Their food is largely insects, snails, and fruit. It is an excellent cage pet, being tractable and learns readily, imitating the human voice, the song of birds, and domestic animals.

They have not a retentive memory, however, and must hear the same sound frequently in order to continue repeating it. The bird is more of a songster than any other of the same species and will readily learn to whistle tunes.