These are European starling eggs. European starlings were introduced to North America in 1890. They are native to Eurasia and Africa and have become an invasive species in most of the U.S.

Cowbird mothers abandon their eggs in the nests of other bird species, but the chicks somehow manage to find their flock and ...

The price of eggs has risen by about 28% in the past year, largely due to outbreaks of avian flu. Those prices could continue to climb during the holidays, as demand for baked goods increases.