Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris), also known as simply as the starling in Great Britain and Ireland, and as European starling in North America, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae, is seen in Izmir, Turkiye on February 12, 2025. Starlings soar in the sky in flocks at some times of the year, and from time to time they perform a dance show with their simultaneous movements. Starlings, one of the songbirds, are known for the white spots that appear on their feathers from time to time. The beaks of starlings turn yellow in summer and black in winter. (Photo by Mahmut Serdar Alakus /Anadolu via Getty Images)
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