The Starling is also known as the European Starling and is widespread throughout England. It can be seen on open grassland, on farm fields, in parks and in large gardens. It sometimes can be seen on rubbish tips. Sometimes this bird can be confused with the Blackbird because of its yellow beak and black feathers, although its black feathers have a definite strong blue-green tinge to them and the Blackbird's feathers don't.

The Starling is a medium-sized bird that doesn’t always have black feathers and a yellow beak. In summer its feathers are speckled all over with white spot-like markings and in winter its beak changes to a dark grey-brown colour. Its feet and legs also change colour. In winter they are a brown and in spring they change to a pinky colour.

Starlings are quite sociable birds that often feed in groups during the day. They feed on insects, spiders, larvae, seeds, fruit and sometimes they catch flying ants in the air. Starlings are very vocal birds that can make a lot of sounds. They can also imitate the songs of other birds.