European Starling

Wanted

The European StarlingSturnus vulgarisA.K.A: Common Starling

Description:Length: 19-22 cmWingspan: 37-42 cm Weight: 60-90 gAppearance: Shiny black pumage with purple and green gloss and white spots in the winter.

First Arresting Officer:Introduced in 1890.

Arrest Report:Intentionally released in Central Park, New York by Shakespeare enthusiast Eugene Schieffelin.

Wanted For:Destroying cropsCrowning out native speciesSpreading disease

Priors:Originated in Eurasia.

Last Known Whereabouts:The European Starling Has invaded North America.

Apprehension:Spread can be controlled by Starlicide, a toxin which will kill the bird 1-3 days after ingestion.

M.O:The Eurpean Starling has been known to fly in large flocks and is exteremely loud, threatening native species and driving them out of their homes.