Common starling or Sturnus Vulgaris

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Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 261d

The sun is falling perfectly. A great showing of the starling's iridescence.

Fun fact: that iridescence effect is caused by different feather structures reflecting light into different wavelengths.

GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 260d

Answer: Yes.

The common starling is the sturnus vulgaris. 🙂

Great photo. 💜

jlow@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 260d

They are so beautiful! 🥰