Latin Etymology: Quiscalus (unclear origin) mexicanus ("of Mexico")
Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) at Hotel Robledal, Costa Rica - November 2025
Featured Subspecies: Quiscalus mexicanus peruvianus
Weight: 115-265g / Length: 38-46cm / Wingspan: 58-54cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A bold, rowdy species of bird that has adapted well to human habitation, often being one of the most conspicuous birds in more urban parts of Costa Rica. They are highly social and are often found in flocks near water. Though not corvids, they somewhat fulfil a similar niche as crows do in Europe being highly intelligent omnivores that are adaptable to food sources including hunting, scavenging and eating fruit or grain.
Related Species:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Icteridae
Genus: Quiscalus
SUBSPECIES: Q. m. nelsoni, Q. m. graysoni, Q. m. obscurus, Q. m. prosopidicola Q. m. mexicanus, Q. m. loweryi, Q. m. peruvianus
- Sighting Locations -
COSTA RICA - Spanish - Zanate Mexicano
Widespread and Common
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Seen at Tarcoles, San Jose and Alajuela
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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