Bathed in golden light, the European starling lifts its voice to the sky. A master of mimicry, this remarkable bird is capable of imitating the songs of dozens of species, even the sounds of machinery and car alarms in the city.
But his performance today has a far older purpose — to claim territory and attract a mate. His iridescent plumage, shimmering with hues of green and violet, only enhances the spectacle.
Here, nature blends beauty and cunning into a single song.
Sturnus vulgaris
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/4000 | f/6.3 | ISO6400