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European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
Summary
- Status in VT: Decreased by 4% (167 to 160 blocks). Greatest decrease in Northeastern Highlands.
- Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
- Conservation status: State rank SNA. Exotic species that competes with native bird species for nest sites.
- Other atlases: NY: -2%; PA: 1%; MD: 1%; ON: no change
- VT’s role in North American range: VT is within the core of the range.
- Causes of change since first Atlas: Minimal change.
- Management/Monitoring recommendations: No current recommendations.
Population Trends
![European Starling graph](https://val.vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/European-Starling-graph.jpeg)
First Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (1976-1981)
Species Account
Second Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (2003 – 2007)
![European Starling Table 2](http://val.vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/European-Starling-Table-2.jpeg)
Change in Distribution
![European Starling Table 3](http://val.vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/European-Starling-Table-3.jpeg)
Links
Vermont eBird
Encyclopedia of Life
All About Birds