Lots of activity with the starlings in the garden. It doesn't take long once I put the food down for about 20 of them to arrive. They are so noisy and and aggressive they are really funny to watch their antics.
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@s4sayer I will have to check my bird book. I just thought a starling was a starling. I don’t know what split petrol plumage is? I was thinking this was a youngster as his head is still light colour.
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'Spilt petrol' plumage is my term for starlings' iridescent plumage, particularly the chest. Never seen a bird with plumage like this. Very striking.
@s4sayer All the starlings in my garden have these heart shapes on their chests. Depending on the light depends on the colours shown. If the chest is in the sunshine it will show an iridescent turquoise colour.
'Spilt petrol' plumage is my term for starlings' iridescent plumage, particularly the chest. Never seen a bird with plumage like this. Very striking.