ID please

[Chocky]

I have this down as a juvenile Starling because I thought it may be. But really I haven't a clue. It was sitting by it's self with some House sparrows. It is a little larger than a H. Sparrow and has a jet black beak.
He has his head turned right round so you can see his face and his back feathers.
Found another view of him.

[Babs]

Yes your quite right Chocky you have captured a juvenile Starling. Nice shots

[Chocky]

Oh brill. Thanks Babs
I always thought it was because .
I did I captured it last year

[andy b]

here is a juvenile starling captured on next doors bird table.
they lack the spots of an adult starling, staying pretty uniformally brown.
personally i think starlings are a very underated bird in the looks department.
i think most people just glance at them thinking, 'oh, its only a starling!' but if you see them in the right light, they are truly handsome birds. their plumage is awash with different colours which have a lovely irridecent sheen to them.
you dont usually see juveniles on thier own, like the one you've captured, they are very gregarious birds.
the roosting gatherings of massive starling flocks, like the one famously shown by bill oddie, must be one of the most amazing sights in the world.

[Chocky]

Yes I agree. I have quite a stunning looking one further down in the forum. H4's a beaut . Well I think so. Here he is.
And there flock performance is breath taking