Three of the most notable of these non-native birds in Marin are European starlings, house sparrows and Eurasian collared-doves. First though, a qualification to the use of the term “non-native.” ...

European starling. With 28,801 views, this glossy black plumage is the sixth-most sighted bird across the state. European starlings are charismatic birds that often form large flocks.

Endangered birds don’t have many older birds around them to learn from. So, taking inspiration from Hollywood, conservationists in Europe are teaching endangered birds how to migrate.

Endangered birds don’t have many older birds around them to learn from. So, taking inspiration from Hollywood, conservationists in Europe are teaching endangered birds how to migrate.