Great thread - I laughed reading Buleste's opening post. Good stuff!

Starlings are a pain because they go around in huge mob numbers like locusts. They're also quite aggressive for their size. However, apparently they are considered endangered as their numbers have dropped by half in the last 25 years. Since they are a flock bird, they have many eyes all searching for danger, so your Cat is in for a hard time catching them!

I find it difficult to believe they are considered endangered, as in my area I see far more of these birds than any other and they look to be doing quite well.

Many people share your opinion on Starlings due to their nature, although I hear they're loved in America.