Just over a century ago a new bird species was introduced in Central Park, New York. A man by the name of Eugene Schieffelin; a Shakespeare enthusiast, had brought a bird species in called the European Starling (Sturnus Vulgaris). Eugene had set them off in this park with the hopes that these birds that are mentioned in Shakespeare's works would be established here in the “New World”. To Schieffelin's surprise, his introduction to this new bird species was a success throughout the nation, but with years passing by, the population of these birds had drastically increased. The European Starling has grown to over 200 million species, and is now an invasive species throughout many parts of North America. This species is beginning to cause a lot of problems throughout this part of the world.
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Invasive species are said to be one of the leading threats to wildlife.
The Starling are seen as “chunky” and blackbird sized. They have short tails and long, thin beaks. Their wings are pointed and short making their appearance small and starshaped. Starlings colors vary depending on season change, their colors go from a purplish-green to a full brown with white spots. These birds can be rowdy and loud especially when traveling in large flocks. They are commonly found in towns, suburbs, countrysides near people, and are often seen perched on high wires, trees, and
Invasive species are said to be one of the leading threats to wildlife.
The Starling are seen as “chunky” and blackbird sized. They have short tails and long, thin beaks. Their wings are pointed and short making their appearance small and starshaped. Starlings colors vary depending on season change, their colors go from a purplish-green to a full brown with white spots. These birds can be rowdy and loud especially when traveling in large flocks. They are commonly found in towns, suburbs, countrysides near people, and are often seen perched on high wires, trees, and