Like many other starling species it has also adapted readily to human-modified habitat, including farmland, orchards, plantations and urban areas. They are often seen in cities roosting on buildings and in trees. Starlings often take over the nests of native birds, expelling the occupants. Why we're singing a different tune with some birds. We need you to answer this question! The species rates a 7 out of 20 on the Continental Concern Score. (Getty/George Clerk) Get the flock out of here: Starlings are the worst. A mere 60 birds were introduced from Europe to New England in 1890 which turned into a terrible environmental disaster within a century. As an exotic species they are not protected by the migratory bird act, so they can be humanely dispatched. If nothing change then all animals not including the starling won't have a place to live. Fig. But there shouldn’t be any at all—they’re invasives. Are you tired of seeing dozens of starlings roosting on your property? Messy starlings’ droppings and starlings noise is not fun. Also the starling will start the create a mess in people house and top of the whatever building they are nesting. The success of the European Starling in North America is nothing less than phenomenal. The European starling is both highly widespread and extremely catholic in its habitat, occupying most types of open habitat. But it’s okay to hate certain species, too—healthy, even. The most common and the worst nuisance bird species in North America is the European Starling. European Starling is not on the 2016 State of North America's Birds' Watch List. But there shouldn’t be any at all—they’re invasives. The incubation period is 12 days and the young take 14 days to fledge. Why is a European Starling a problem? But it’s okay to hate certain species, too—healthy, even. Bird net is extremely durable and creates a true bird barrier. Starlings produce 2-3 broods a year with an average of 4-6 eggs with each brood. Starlings are a recent and extremely successful arrival to North America, and are a fierce competitors for nest cavities. European Starlings are normally described as loud, obnoxious, destructive birds, who steal grain, ravage crops and force out native bird species. Sociable at most seasons, Starlings may gather in immense flocks in fall and winter. Ever. They are considered to be an invasive species. Bird netting permantently resolves starling problems, keeping these problem birds completely away from the area. Although estimates vary, it is commonly believed that a total of about 100 individuals was released into Central Park, in New York City, in 1890 and 1891. 1.--Breeding range of the European starling in eastern North America. In this region the starling is present throughout the year but is much less abundant in winter, and in case of severe cold or snow it may disappear entirely until a thaw comes.