Observations by ejrivera0607

Es un ave de plumaje negro intenso y de ojos amarillos que llega a crecer unas 10 pulgadas aproximadamente. Tienen la cola en forma de "V" y su pico es recto y puntiagudo. Vuelan en bandadas numerosas y anidan comúnmente en las subestaciones eléctricas. Se alimentan de insectos en el suelo, aunque en las poblaciones come casi cualquier cosa. Al atardecer mientras se acomodan a dormir, producen gran algarabía y ruidos bien agudos.

Color patterns vary widely among individuals, populations, and islands. Animals are predominantly colored gray, black, or brown with large or small white dots along their backs. Dorsolateral stripes vary in number, length, and color. All individuals have a white or blue-white mottled stomach. The chin shield and throat patch are often light pink. Juveniles generally have a bright blue tail and more dots than stripes.

Coloration may vary significantly from a brownish-red to a dark black or a very light gray, and colors shift in reaction to temperature and behavioral state. They are often incorrectly referred to as "chameleons" because of their ability to slightly change color, but they are not related to true chameleons. They have a crest along the tail, probably serving to demonstrate dominance in a contest against another male for a female. The male has a bright yellow-orange dewlap which is also used in determining dominance when attempting to control territory. They usually are from 5-8 inches in length, but occasionally will grow up to 10 inches.