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Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

Photo by Mandy Hollman
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Relatively large bird with black feathers on its body and iridescent blue/green/purple feathers on its head. Bright yellow eyes. Long tail. This one is a male. (Females have less colorful plumage.) Even though grackles are so common, this handsome guy deserved some fame :)

Habitat:

VA Tech Duck Pond

Reference Links:

Common Grackle

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PublishedJune 25, 2013

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