Common Grackle - Quiscalus quiscula

Length 10.7 in (27.2 cm)
Weight M: 4.2 oz (119.6 g), F: 3.3 oz (92.2 g)
Clutch Size 4-5
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA
     

The Common Grackle has yellow eyes, iridescent black or purple head and a long tail. It can be found east of the Rocky Mountains. Common Grackles forage on the ground eating insects, frogs, eggs, berries, seeds, grain and small birds.

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