Which introduced bird is glossy black with iridescence and mimics sounds?

European Starling | American Robin | Blue Jay | Northern Cardinal

Which habitat do starlings prefer?

Urban areas, farms, and open fields | Deep ocean | Alpine peaks | Desert flats

What do starlings commonly eat?

Insects, fruit, and human food scraps | fish | tree bark | rocks

Which impact is associated with starlings?

Competition for cavity nesters and crop damage | pollination | wood decomposition | soil aeration

Which sign indicates starling presence?

Large noisy flocks and cavity nesting activity | Large hoof prints | Shells on shore | Bird nests

Quiz Answers

European Starling. The european starling is an introduced glossy black bird with iridescence that mimics sounds.

Urban areas, farms, and open fields. Starlings prefer urban areas, farms, and open fields and use cavities for nesting.

Insects, fruit, and human food scraps. Starlings feed on insects, fruit, and human food scraps and can form large flocks.

Competition for cavity nesters and crop damage. Starlings compete with native cavity nesters and can cause crop damage.

Large noisy flocks and cavity nesting activity indicate starling presence.

Quiz Level Rated Medium for Advanced Minds about Bird