Spotless starling / Einfarbstar (Sturnus unicolor)

Spotless starling in Parque de Ritero. 2025-07-12 15:15:22 Madrid

Observations

First documented observation: 2025-05-29 in Switzerland. Most recent observation: 2025-07-12 in Madrid.

Description

Classification: Genus Sturnus (Sturnus); Family Starlings (Sturnidae)
General: The spotless starling (Sturnus unicolor) is a passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is closely related to the common starling (S. vulgaris), but has a much more restricted range, confined to the Iberian Peninsula, Northwest Africa, southernmost France, and the islands of Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia. It is largely non-migratory.^[2][3][4] [more]
Vocalization: Similar to Starling in form and variation, but the long, descending whistling notes are more dominant and accented. Sometimes uttered as trills, or "stuttered". [Link]

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=21-23 cm, wingspan=38-42 cm, weight=86-96 g