Spotless Starling
Sturnus unicolor
Portuguese: Estorninho-preto
Classification
Family: Starlings (Sturnidae)
Order: Passeriformes
Size: 21-23 cm
Status
Conservation: Least Concern
Rarity at Quinta: Very Common
Migratory Status: Resident
Best Time to See
Season: Year-round
Time of Day: Morning and evening
Where to Find
Towns, villages, farmland throughout the region
Habitat: Towns, Villages, Farmland, Open woodland
Identification
Glossy black plumage with purple-green iridescence, no spots
Call: Varied whistles, clicks, mimicry; loud chattering
Diet & Behavior
Insects, fruit, seeds, scraps