Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Physical Characteristics
Size
11-13.4 inches
Wingspan
14.2-18.1 inches
Weight
2.6-5 oz
Plumage
Iridescent black with bronze/purple sheen, long keel-shaped tail, yellow eyes
Distinctive Features
Iridescent black with bronze/purple sheen
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Open woodlands, marshes, parks, suburbs, farmland
🍽️ Diet
Omnivorous - insects, seeds, grain, small animals
🦅 Behavior
Forms large flocks, walks rather than hops, noisy and conspicuous
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Short-distance migrant, some resident
🎵 Sounds
Harsh 'chack' and squeaky creaking songs
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Common Grackles have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 11-13.4 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Common Grackle sound like?
Common Grackles make Harsh 'chack' and squeaky creaking songs. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Common Grackles live?
Common Grackles inhabit open woodlands, marshes, parks, suburbs, farmland. Short-distance migrant, some resident
What do Common Grackles eat?
The diet of Common Grackles consists primarily of omnivorous - insects, seeds, grain, small animals. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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