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Shetland Starling (Sturnus vulgaris ssp zetlandicus) foraging along the shoreline, Bigton Wick, Mainland South, Shetland
The Shetland Starling (ssp zetlandicus) differs from the Common Starling (ssp vulgaris) that is widespread in Europe by being slightly larger, having a slightly larger and more broadly-based bill, sturdy, thick legs and longer wings. The juveniles are usually very dark, with a sooty ground colour, which makes the black chin spots and white belly streaks more noticeable.
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Photo size: 13.8 Mpixels (39.4 MB uncompressed) - 4553x3022 pixels (15.2x10.1 in / 38.5x25.6 cm at 300 ppi)
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