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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.<\/p>\n

But his performance today has a far older purpose \u2014 to claim territory and attract a mate. His iridescent plumage, shimmering with hues of green and violet, only enhances the spectacle.<\/p>\n

Here, nature blends beauty and cunning into a single song.<\/p>\n

Sturnus vulgaris<\/em><\/p>\n

Shot with:
\nCanon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f\/5.0-6.3
\n600mm | 1\/4000 | f\/6.3 | ISO6400<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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