European Starling
Record the bird if seen, but do not build a feeding or nesting plan intended to increase its numbers.
By Birdly Yard Editorial TeamReviewed
Local season
Months with a state-level historical signal for this species.
Status
Backyard reports
Often found
Keep native-plant habitat focused on desired native birds.
Food
Do not deliberately provide food for this target.
Nesting
Natural nesting guidance
Why it may visit your yard
Keep native-plant habitat focused on desired native birds.
Keep native-plant habitat focused on desired native birds.
What it eats
Do not deliberately provide food for this target.
Do not deliberately provide food for this target.
How to attract it
Food & feeder
Do not deliberately provide food for this target.
Cover & plants
Keep native-plant habitat focused on desired native birds.
Nesting and breeding
Do not install nest boxes to attract this introduced competitor.
Do not install nest boxes to attract this introduced competitor.
Photography
Record the bird if seen, but do not build a feeding or nesting plan intended to increase its numbers.
What to avoid
Do not apply control advice to native birds; review local rules first.
Do not apply control advice to native birds; review local rules first.
Sources and review
Where this guide comes from
Species facts were reviewed against Cornell Lab of Ornithology — All About Birds. Seasonal context uses the state-level records named on this page and does not predict an individual yard sighting.