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Biology:
Size: Starlings have a length of 8.5 inches (21.5cm).
Habitat: During spring and summer the birds are more likely to be resident in the countryside adjacent to urban conurbation's, however as the weather turns cooler they move into towns and cities to roost because of the temperatures being higher. As winter approaches, Starlings tend to migrate south and west. Some winter in southern Europe and North Africa. Scandinavian populations winter in the British Isles, hence the increase in population numbers to many millions and the problems that it brings.
Nest: Starlings breed in holes in buildings and trees, and often take over the holes of woodpeckers. The nests are usually made of straw, rootlets, lined with feathers, moss or wool and constructed mostly by the female.
Eggs: The starling usually lays 4-6 eggs which are pale blue. Usually there is only a single brood per season. The eggs are laid in April or May.

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