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Common grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
36.7357, -95.9454
Field Notes
Description:
The 32 cm (13 in) long adult has a long dark bill, pale yellowish eyes and a long tail; its feathers appear black with purple, green or blue iridescence on the head, and primarily bronze shine in the body plumage. The adult female is smaller and usually less iridescent; her tail in particular is shorter, and unlike the males, does not keel in flight and is brown with no purple or blue gloss. The juvenile is brown with dark brown eyes.
Habitat:
The breeding habitat is open and semi-open areas across North America east of the Rocky Mountains.
Notes:
This bird was spotted while driving rural roads near my home. The area is filled with cattle pastures.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 11, 2012
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