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The European Starling, whose North American population is now over 200 million strong, are all descended from 100 birds introduced in New York City's Central Park during 1890 through 1891. This species was deliberately released by one Eugene Scheifflin, who sought to introduce all the birds mentioned by Shakespeare in his writings. Conditioned by centuries of living in European cities, starlings found North American cities to be easily inhabitable. By 1942, starlings had spread all the way across the continent to the Pacific shore. In some areas, European Starlings are now the most abundant bird species.

DAMAGE AND CONCERN

This bird competes with virtually all native cavity-nesting birds, especially the Northern Flicker, but also the red-headed Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, Purple Martin, Tree Swallow, and Wood duck. Aggressive starlings regularly evict native species and appropriate their nest sites.

CONTROL

Excluding starlings from nest boxes is a major preoccupation of nest monitors. Trapping and elimination may be necessary. Another approach would be to remove starling eggs and replacing them with marbles.

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					European Starlings (click on image on left to enlarge.)
		The European Starling, whose North American population is now over 200 million strong, are all descended from 100 birds introduced in New York City's Central Park during 1890 through 1891. This species was deliberately released by one Eugene Scheifflin, who sought to introduce all the birds mentioned by Shakespeare in his writings. Conditioned by centuries of living in European cities, starlings found North American cities to be easily inhabitable. By 1942, starlings had spread all the way across the continent to the Pacific shore. In some areas, European Starlings are now the most abundant bird species. DAMAGE AND CONCERN This bird competes with virtually all native cavity-nesting birds, especially the Northern Flicker, but also the red-headed Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, Purple Martin, Tree Swallow, and Wood duck. Aggressive starlings regularly evict native species and appropriate their nest sites. CONTROL Excluding starlings from nest boxes is a major preoccupation of nest monitors. Trapping and elimination may be necessary. Another approach would be to remove starling eggs and replacing them with marbles. Aries Pest Control, Inc.