Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

Summary 5

The Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) is a large icterid which is found in large numbers through much of North America.

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  5. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quiscalus_quiscula

More Info

iNat Map

B - size medium (9-16 inches)
C -primary colors black
E -underparts black
F - upperparts black, purple
G - back pattern solid
H - belly pattern solid
I - breast pattern solid
J - bill shape dagger
K - eye color brown, yellow
L - head pattern plain
M - crown color black, violet
N - forehead color black, violet
O - nape color black, violet
P - throat color black, violet
Q - wing shape pointed
R - tail shape squared
S - upper tail black
T - under tail black
U - leg color black
A - present fall, spring, summer, winter
D - breeds here yes