Native vs Non-Native vs Invasive Species: What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably seen a headline or two about an invasive species taking over. Perhaps you’ve seen a sign warning of ...

Experts issue warning as highly acidic bird poop causes major problems for residents

Residents of eastern Australia are familiar with one example of this phenomenon: the common starling, Drive reported. The common starling was intentionally brought to Australia in the 1850s in the ...
The Gazette

Blame Shakespeare for starling invasion? | Words on Birds

During summer, the European starling has a yellow beak and a glossy black body with iridescence. Photo by Rhododentrites (creativecommons.org/licenses) Species ...
Southeast Missourian

Through the Woods: Bluebird eggs or robin eggs?

European starlings, an invasive species in the U.S., lay blue eggs often mistaken for those of bluebirds or robins. Unlike native birds, starlings outcompete local species and are not protected by law ...