Common Grackle

Black-purple bird with long, wedge-shaped tail and yellow eyes.

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Common Name

Common Grackle

Comments

Common resident that occurs in large flocks during winter. Abundant near human dwellings. The similar, larger, boat-tailed grackle (Q. major) is more common in coastal areas.

Scientific Name

Quiscalus quiscula

Habitat

Open woods, fields, parks, lawns.

Size

To 14 in. (35 cm)