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Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
26.1769, -98.3656
Field Notes
Description:
The males (first photo) are dark, long-legged birds with massive tails that fold into a "V" shape. Their upper body, especially, is an iridescent purple. Eyes are yellow with the bill and legs being black. Females (second photo) are more brown and only about half the size of the males.
Habitat:
They are widely distributed across many habitats, but are often found in city environments, agricultural areas, and riparian forests.
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 13, 2013
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