Is this s Starling?

There were tons of these guys by the water in Vancouver when I was there in late September. One of my birding books says this is a European, or Common Starling. But another describes the European Starling as being much more black. Can someone tell me what it is? Thanks!

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That's a European starling. They are not native to North America.

Definitely a Starling; I believe that's breeding plumage. Nice shot.

Naturalist wrote in post #13373894
That's a European starling. They are not native to North America.

Interesting! I wonder what dozens of them were doing in Vancouver? Maybe on holiday?

Snydremark wrote in post #13373897
Definitely a Starling; I believe that's breeding plumage. Nice shot.

Thank you!

They're an invasive, non-native species; they currently range across the entire continent. See here: http://www.allaboutbir​ds.org/guide/european_​starling/id

Kas, they were purposely introduced to N.A. by someone that was not thinking of the detrimental effect these non-native birds would have on the native population.Invasive Species

Snydremark wrote in post #13373915
They're an invasive, non-native species; they currently range across the entire continent. See here: http://www.allaboutbir​ds.org/guide/european_​starling/id

Naturalist wrote in post #13373922
Kas, they were purposely introduced to N.A. by someone that was not thinking of the detrimental effect these non-native birds would have on the native population.Invasive Species

Ahh - thanks for the info. That makes sense.

They can be quite beautiful in their winter coat, all of the ones here have yet to change over. mean and nasty but at times very pretty. Nice shot.