During breeding season, these birds require holes for nesting, as well as fields of vegetation for feeding. For the remainder of the year, the starling utilizes a larger range of habitats, from open moorland to salt marshes. The usual nesting sites are holes and crevices in trees, buildings, and rooftops. Starlings too plunder on other birds' nests and use them as their own. Positive The starling is beneficial to our environment because it regulates the number of pests that threaten our agriculture.
Starlings work indirectly to reduce numbers of the major insects that damage farm crops.
Furthermore, the European Starling is also beneficial as a food source for some cultures along the Mediterranean Sea. For the most part, the European Starling is a nemesis to the environment and especially to farmers. The most common problem caused by starlings are damage to crops and berries. When these birds are not eating pests, they in turn become pests and destroy farmers' crops. Another negative impact is driving out competitors.