The European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) was first brought to the United States in 1890. It is now common throughout the country and is abundant in many areas. While many view it as a pest, the Starling wins our grudging admiration for its adaptability, toughness, and seeming intelligence. It is commonly found in cities, parks, farms, open groves, and fields. The Starlings have had a negative impact on some native hole-nesting birds, such as bluebirds and Red-headed Woodpeckers, competing with them for nesting sites. (Information from: Audubon Guide to North American Birds - http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/european-starling )
If you wonder about the red background, it is the side of a pickup. The bird is on a fence in front of it.