Although the Northern Mockingbird seems to have the most recognized reputation as a sound mimic among the songbirds, there are other songbirds (not parrots) with more expansive repertoires and several ...

Parrots may be the bird that is best known for mimicking the human voice, but they aren't the only ones who can accomplish this impressive task. In June 2021, a video went viral on social media that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. European starlings are not native to North America, as their ...

Winter starlings are black with white spots, but spring starlings can be brilliantly iridescent. Photo by Jeff Tome You can find birds living just about anywhere if you stop to look around for a bit, ...

European Starlings don’t "talk" like parrots, but they are amazing mimics. They can sound like alarm clocks or other appliances or other birds, and they can even mimic human speech with incredible ...

Human-Wildlife Interactions, Vol. 16, No. 1 (Spring 2022), pp. 84-96 (13 pages) European starling (Sturnus vulgaris; starling) nesting poses debris hazards within airport hangars and to engine and ...

Abstract: European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) are a known risk factor for the occurrence of microorganisms that are pathogenic to cattle and humans in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).