TIL: All 200 million of the European Starlings in North America originated from 100 birds let loose in NYC Central park in the 1890's. They were "released by a group who wanted America to have all the birds that Shakespeare ever mentioned." Now considered an aggressive invasive species.


TIL: All 200 million of the European Starlings in North America originated from 100 birds let loose in NYC Central park in the 1890's. They were "released by a group who wanted America to have all the birds that Shakespeare ever mentioned." Now considered an aggressive invasive species. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/European_Starling/overview SativaSawdust December 31, 2020 at 03:07PM

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