iNaturalist Project by Kayla Pringle https://padlet.com/kpringle2198/lkvr7r77y0epkhhv Information on European Starlings, Green Anoles, and Pill Woodlice en-us 2020-05-06 23:43:34 UTC 2025-12-09 16:06:23 UTC hello@padlet.com European Starlings kpringle2198 https://padlet.com/kpringle2198/lkvr7r77y0epkhhv/wish/556196627
  • European Starlings are non-native birds that were introduced in the U.S. because scientists thought that they would prey on certain insects that were seen as pests (Wegner 2008).
  • 100 starlings were brought from England and placed in Central Park (which is where i took the photo!) in the 1890s and they ended up spreading throughout all of North America. They can be found all around the world today. (Wegner 2008). 
  • These birds will damage buildings, light poles, and are known as an extremely invasive species in North America and other parts of the world as well (Wegner 2008).
  • Adult starlings can grow 20-22 cm and their wingspan is 30-36 cm wide (Wegner 2008).
  • European Starlings have also caused many native bird species to go extinct because they were unable to compete with the starlings for resources (Wegner 2008).
  • Species name: Sturnus vulgaris 
  • Common names: European starling, starling
  • https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39764046
    • ]]>     2020-05-07 00:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kpringle2198/lkvr7r77y0epkhhv/wish/556196627     Green Anoles kpringle2198 https://padlet.com/kpringle2198/lkvr7r77y0epkhhv/wish/556209790
  • Green anole adults can grow up to 12-20 cm (Green Anole para. 1).
  • The green anoles are found in many urban and suburban areas (Green Anole para. 2).
  • They are typically arboreal but many are found on sidewalks and on the ground as well (Green Anole para. 2). 
  • They are known to prey on insects, spiders, and other various invertebrates (Green Anole para. 4).
  • Anoles can change from a bright green color to a darkish brown color, which is why some may refer to them as chameleons, but chameleons can change into many different colors (Green Anole para. 7).  
  • Scientific name: Anolis carolinensis
  • Common names: Green anole, anole, “chameleon”
  • https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39532822 

    • ]]>     2020-05-07 00:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kpringle2198/lkvr7r77y0epkhhv/wish/556209790     Pill Woodlice kpringle2198 https://padlet.com/kpringle2198/lkvr7r77y0epkhhv/wish/556219790
  • Pill woodlice can grow up to 15 mm long (Woodland Trust para. 1). 
  • Pill woodlice consume dead plant material, lichen, and algae (Woodland Trust para. 3).
  • The habitat that they prefer is a wet and soggy ground (Woodland trust para. 5).
  • These woodlice are commonly mistaken for insects, but are actually crustaceans (Woodland Trust para.6)
  • Pill woodlice can be found in many different locations including, woodlands, grasslands, and urban areas (Woodland Trust para 2.)
  • Scientific name: Armadillidium vulgare
  • Common names: roly poly, pillbug, pill woodlice, doodle bug
  • https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39313928
    • ]]>     2020-05-07 00:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kpringle2198/lkvr7r77y0epkhhv/wish/556219790     References kpringle2198 https://padlet.com/kpringle2198/lkvr7r77y0epkhhv/wish/556228737 Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis). (n.d.). Retrieved May 07, 2020, from https://srelherp.uga.edu/lizards/anocar.htm

    Wegner, Gerry. “European Starling.” Pest Management Professional, vol. 76, no. 8, North Coast Media LLC, Aug. 2008, p. 76, http://search.proquest.com/docview/201252471/.

    Woodland Trust. (n.d.). Pill woodlouse (Armadillidium vulgare). Retrieved May 07, 2020, from https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/animals/crustaceans/pill-woodlouse/
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