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Greater Antillean grackle

Quiscalus niger

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Field Notes

Description:

Black bird( a corvid?) found in Dominican republic

Habitat:

Dominican Republic

Species ID Suggestions

Greater Antillean grackle

Quiscalus niger

Comments (2)

Grackles, orioles, blackbirds and starlings are actually in the "Icterid" family. Notice their stiletto-pointy beaks! Corvids (Crows, Ravens, and Jays) have bulkier beaks. :)
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PublishedApril 28, 2016

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