dómsstigs
Dómsstigs, also known as Icelandic starlings or Icelandic songbirds, are a small passerine bird native to Iceland. They belong to the starling family (Sturnidae) and are closely related to the common starling (*Sturnus vulgaris*), though they are considered a distinct subspecies. The scientific name for the dómsstigs is *Sturnus vulgaris vulgaris*, though some taxonomic sources classify them as a separate species, *Sturnus vulgaris icterus*.
Dómsstigs are primarily black with a metallic sheen, particularly on their wings and tail, which shimmer in
These birds are highly social and often form large flocks outside the breeding season. They are known
Breeding typically occurs between May and July, with nests built in cavities, often in cliffs, trees, or
Due to their reliance on Iceland’s limited habitat, dómsstigs are considered a vulnerable species, with their