- Common grackle - Wikipedia
The common grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) is a species of large icterid bird found in large numbers through much of North America First described in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus, the common grackle has three subspecies
- Common Grackle Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Common Grackles are large, lanky blackbirds with long legs and long tails The head is flat and the bill is longer than in most blackbirds, with the hint of a downward curve In flight, the wings appear short in comparison to the tail Males are slightly larger than females
- Bullies or Beauties? All About Grackle Birds - Birds and Blooms
Grackles are large blackbirds that have a reputation as bullies at feeders See three types of grackle birds to look for across America
- Common Grackle | Audubon Field Guide
Throughout the east and midwest, this big blackbird is a very familiar species on suburban lawns, striding about with deliberate steps as it searches for insects Common Grackles often nest in small colonies, and several males may perch in adjacent treetops to sing their creaking, grating songs
- 4 Types of Grackles (Quiscalus) - Birds of North America
There are three types of grackles in North America The Common Grackle is seen throughout the continent, the Boat-tailed Grackle is seen in the southeastern states and into the eastern areas of Texas The Great-tailed Grackle is found along the southern borders of Texas and into Mexico
- Common Grackle - eBird
Learn more about Common Grackle from… Take Merlin with you in the field! Free, global bird ID and field guide app powered by your sightings and media Lanky, fierce-looking, glossy blackbird A bit larger than a jay; smaller, proportionally longer-tailed and shorter-winged than a crow
- Common Grackle - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit More | Birdzilla
The Common Grackle is a lean, large bird It’s a blackbird that looks slightly stretched They have long tails, long legs, flat heads, and bills that are larger than other blackbirds Their bills have a downward curve to them as well When flying, Common Grackle wings look short to their tails
- Grackles Are Smarter Than You Think - BirdWatching
While often described as harsh or grating, grackle vocalizations are surprisingly varied Beyond their signature ‘chack’ calls and rusty-gate squawks, they produce an array of clicks, whistles, buzzes, and gurgles that convey different messages
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