The starling is one of the birds that has a beautiful appearance, beautiful voice and can imitate human voices, so it is very popular with bird lovers. Although very popular, certainly not everyone understands everything about this bird. Join us to learn through the article below to see interesting things!
The starling (scientific name: Lonchura punctulata) is a bird belonging to the Starling family (Estrildidae), widely distributed in Asia and Africa. According to research, starlings are very diverse in species with nearly 30 species living in many regions around the world. In Vietnam, they are known by many different names depending on the region such as: Barracuda, Ca Nhuong, …, including the English name “Scaly-breasted Munia”.
What are the physical characteristics of starlings?
Body size
Starlings are small in size, about 11 – 12 cm long and weigh about 12 – 15 grams; Adult starlings are only about 15 to 30 cm long and weigh from 35 to 220 grams. Because their size is not too big, they fly very easily. agile.
Feather
Starling feathers consist of 2 layers. Because they have to resist the wind and control the direction of flight, the outer feathers will be hard and long, especially on the wings and tail. Inside is a layer of down, they are soft, silky, and lighter in color than the outside. Starlings have diverse plumage with many different colors, depending on the breed of bird, but the most common are black and brown. The blackbird’s plumage also has small circular spots on its back, and its chest wall has stripes
Head
The starling’s head has a quite special shape and is easy to distinguish from other birds. It is quite small and compact in shape, creating a feeling of elegance and cuteness. On the top of their head, they have a small white spot; The blackbird’s beak is slightly larger, harder than other birds and bright yellow. Starlings have large eyes, often the same color as their plumage, most commonly black and brown.
Wing
Starlings’ wings are designed to help them fly gently in the air. The wings of starlings are relatively large compared to the size of the bird’s body. They have a narrow and long shape, with wing feathers arranged very tightly to create symmetrical lift and drag, allowing starlings to fly at different speeds and altitudes.
Bird’s feet
The legs of starlings are also quite special. Their legs are long and slender, with each leg having four clawed toes that help them grip objects while climbing or perching on trees. Starlings often perch on tree branches or on the ground, and their feet are designed to help them move across many different types of terrain.
What do starlings eat?
Starlings are seed-eating birds, they mainly eat seeds such as rice seeds, beans, wheat seeds, bran seeds, mustard seeds, pumpkin seeds, oil seeds and other cereal seeds. In addition, like other birds, grasshoppers, locusts, ant eggs, etc. are indispensable foods. Besides, for birds to develop fully, it is necessary to supplement fruits such as bananas, apples, pears, … and vegetables such as broccoli, lettuce, …
Can they imitate human voices?
Starlings are one of the birds that have the ability to learn human language and reproduce the words and sounds they hear. However, this ability is not a natural ability that starlings are born with, but is due to the ability to learn and reproduce the sounds they hear from the surrounding environment. And the ability of starlings to learn human language is not certain and not all starlings have this ability. It also depends on factors such as the human’s attention and concentration in training the bird, the age of the bird, the living environment and many other factors.
Do they have feng shui significance?
According to feng shui concept, the starling is considered a bird that brings luck and fortune to the homeowner. This originates from the fact that starlings are believed to have the ability to sing loudly and fly high, expressing freedom and faith. It is also considered a symbol of love and happiness and is often used to strengthen the bond between family members. In addition, starlings are also considered a symbol of peace, harmony and balance in life.
In summary, the starling is a special bird with many unique characteristics and beauty. Not only does it have high aesthetic value, starlings also bring special feng shui and spiritual values. Raising starlings not only helps strengthen family bonds, but also helps improve energy and air quality in the family.
However, to raise starlings properly, we need to learn carefully about the care, nutrition and education of starlings. If you are interested in raising starlings, start researching and preparing carefully before starting a new journey with this special bird.
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