The Commoners
In 1890, one man had the idea to collect every bird ever mentioned in Shakespeare and release them into Central Park. The only bird to survive in the New World was the European starling, which became one of the most common birds in North America. Its introduction is now widely considered a major environmental disaster.
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The Commoners
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 10, 2009
Runtime
0h 13m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Commoners
Director
Jessica Bardsley
Description
In 1890, one man had the idea to collect every bird ever mentioned in Shakespeare and release them into Central Park. The only bird to survive in the New World was the European starling, which became one of the most common birds in North America. Its introduction is now widely considered a major environmental disaster.
