In 1890, 100 starlings were released in New York's Central Park, by a man who wanted to have all bird species mentioned by William Shakespeare introduced to North America. Since the introduction of this non-native species, their population has grown to what is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions. After pigeons and sparrows, they are the biggest pests that hail from the skies. The following are some more starling facts for Vancouver homeowners:
Habitat
Starlings are everywhere, especially areas with trees and buildings that can be used for nesting and grass for foraging. The birds may or may not migrate depending on weather conditions and can be found in towns, cities, ranches, farms, fields, woodlands, and lawns.
