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Great-Tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

Photo by SarahSkeen
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Species ID Suggestions

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

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Ava T-B
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Great-tailed Grackle

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LisaRichlinDavis
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Comments (6)
SarahSkeen
Thanks for all of the input! It doesn't appear to be a common Grackle from the photos but I don't know very much about birds :)
LisaRichlinDavis
Also- it is hard to see but the tail looks to be a bit small for a common. Its a Grackle for sure ;)
LisaRichlinDavis
I was vascillating between the two, but- they can be there (Ive seen them) and take a look at the eye. The great-tailed are a little yellower.
Ava T-B
It seems unlikely to be Great-Tailed based on location, but it could be Boat-Tailed.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2011

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