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(Sturnus vulgaris.) 
THE bill is yellow; plumage black, with reflections 
of purple and green; upper feathers tipped with buff; 
wing-coverts edged and tipped with buff; feet dirty 
red. Length, eight inches; breadth, fifteen inches. 
The female has more spots on the breast, and the 
reflections less brilliant. Eggs pale greenish-blue. 
This bird is like the jackdaw in its habits; it likes 
company, and is seen in flocks with both the daw and 
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