Starlings
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Starlings were introduced from Europe to New York City in 1890. They are now found throughout the U.S. They are cavity nesters and often displace native birds. If the diameter of the opening to a nest box is 1 3/16" or less, Starlings will not be able to use it. |
| name | area | season | diet/native food plants |
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| European Starling | NCS | SpSuFW-B | insects, grains, fruit sumac, wild cherry |
Sp=spring Su=summer F=fall W=winter B=breeds in Florida during season(s) underlined M=Migrant | |||