The Cornell Lab Bird Academy › Discussion Groups › Bird Identification › Is this sturnus vulgaris? Parag KokaneParticipant Chirps: 7 Is this European starling (sturnus vulgaris). Date: August 2019; Place: Farmington, CT You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Lee Ann van LeerModerator Chirps: 112 Yes, a European Starling, juvenile. short tail long bill Ava LyerlyParticipant Chirps: 26 Yes that is. It is an immature European Starling. Great picture! AnnabethParticipant Chirps: 107 Sure is.