Eating mulberry

With its new winter plumage the European starling is spotted again. As these white tips wear down, the glossy black colouring with iridiscent purples and greens becomes more evident. Another characteristic of the winter change is the colour of the bill. While yellow during the breeding season it becomes blackish in winter.

With its new winter plumage the European starling is spotted again. As these white tips wear down, the glossy black colouring with iridiscent purples and greens becomes more evident. Another characteristic of the winter change is the colour of the bill. While yellow during the breeding season it becomes blackish in winter.