starling

/ˈstɑrlɪŋ/
noun
  1. A common medium-sized bird with dark, often iridescent feathers, known for gathering in large flocks and for its ability to mimic sounds.
    • A flock of starlings swooped across the evening sky in a beautiful pattern.
    • We watched a murmuration of starlings twist and turn over the marsh.
    • The starling perched on the fence and began to imitate a car alarm.
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