What do 1,000 starlings look like?
A group of 1,000 starlings forms a dense flock that covers an area of 21 ft (6.39 m) by 15 ft (4.57 m). You can picture this as a gathering that covers about half the area of a two-car garage.
Together they weigh
176 lb
176 lb (80 kg)
covers about half the area of a two-car garage
- One starling
- 8.27 in (21 cm) long
- Height
- 4.72 in (12 cm)
- Each weighs
- 2.82 oz (80 g)
- Group width
- 21 ft (6.39 m)
- Group depth
- 15 ft (4.57 m)
- Ground covered
- 247 ft² (22.9 m²)
Size and weight estimated by AI from typical values. Sizes and weights are typical for an adult or standard starling; real ones vary. Standing close together, not packed in.
Questions people ask
- How much does the whole group weigh?
- All together they weigh 176 lb (80 kg).
- What are the physical dimensions of a single starling?
- One starling is about 8.27 in (21 cm) long, 4.72 in (12 cm) tall, and weighs 2.82 oz (80 g).
- What objects are used for scale in the photo?
- The starlings are shown in the photo next to a 5-gallon bucket, an adult person, and a sedan car.