Any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied
   genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is dark brown or
   greenish black, with a metallic gloss, and spotted with yellowish
   white. It is a sociable bird, and builds about houses, old towers, etc.
   Called also stare, and starred. The pied starling of India is
   Sternopastor contra.