The European Starling is an abundant statewide breeder. Breeding habitat is quite varied. This non-native species entered the area in the early twentieth century and quickly expanded across the region. The cavity nester often competes with woodpeckers and other species for nesting locations, but also nests in a variety of man-made structures. Trends show a significant decrease, but there is a moderate level of error and urban populations are poorly represented by the BCN Survey. Photo: © Dmitry Maslov