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    Common starlings are thought to number in about 200 million in North America. However, it is a species not natural to the continent and is considered by many to be a nuisance bird. From where did this bird come and for what reason?

    Question #116108. Asked by star_gazer. (Jul 19 10 7:00 AM)


    hermet

    		The European Starling was brought to North America in an attempt to introduce all the birds of Shakespeare. 100 birds where released in Central Park between 1890-1891. And have now spread across North America.

    Jul 19 10, 7:25 AM
    star_gazer

    		Ironically, throughout all of Shakespeare's plays, the starling is mentioned only once in Henry IV, Pt. 1.

    http://absoluteshakespeare.com/guides/king_henry_iv/king_henry_iv.htm

    Jul 19 10, 5:48 PM

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