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Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Very noisy. Emits varied sounds, clucks, whistles and pitched squeals. In good light conditions plumage shines blue violet hues in head and black blue in the body. This specimen is a female or a juvenile.

Habitat:

Southern United Statesto northwest of Peru. In Mexico throughout the country except Baja California

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