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Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

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Field Notes

Description:

Its large length is usually around 12 inches and the plumage is iridescent: colors ranging from black, blue, and even purple.

Habitat:

Native to the woodlands of North America

Notes:

This species benefits under urbanization due to its resourcefulness and omnivorous feeding habits which allows the bird to feed on human food scraps as well as a natural diet of insects.

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PublishedMay 19, 2014

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