rehome baby starling

[pkunnath]

My sister rescued a baby starling from the barn floor. She has been taking care of it and it seems to be thriving. Ive been reading online about releasing back into the wild. It is not recommended because of imprinting. Any suggestions?

 

[Jmiller429]

yep, not announcing that you have native wildlife in your possession over the internet. good way to get a fine from your local conservation officer.

 

[duckncover]

http://www.starlingtalk.com/community/index.php?sid=86f3967875905f9e4cdc755663c7dfbd

They are not illegal in all states as they are an invasive nonnative species. If it is imprinted you cannot release it. Check the Starling Talk forum to find someone near you to take it.

 

[GardienneWings]

We had one I raised that lived for many years. They learn to talk and mimic the sounds around them. Ours would make the sound of the phone ringing and the answering machine picking up as well as me calling my son when he was young. He even got the pause between "Brandon come here" and the ever present "Now" that followed.

And as stated above, they are considered a "pest" so not protected.

Val

 

[starlingdaly]

If you are near Sanford, NC I w

 

[starlingdaly]

Would be willing to take it.
(Accidentally pushed send)

 

[ducksinarow]

Wildlife rehabbers will take them in. I have found and taken several to a local one. Starlings are not protected birds.