OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Quiscalus (unclear origin) quiscula (unclear origin)
Juvenile Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) in North Dakota - July 2024
Featured Subspecies: Bronzed Grackle - Quiscalus quiscula versicolor
Weight: 74-142g / Length: 28-34cm / Wingspan: 35-46cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Near Threatened
A common and omnivorous bird that has generally adapted well to human habitation and will nest in made made structures, but nonetheless is considered Near Threatened due to being significantly down from it's historic peak. They have a beak with a special saw like plate inside adapted for making them better at crushing hard nuts. They also are somewhat attuned to Earth's magnetic field, although the precise purpose and utility of this is still unclear.
Related Species:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Icteridae
Genus: Quiscalus
SUBSPECIES: Q. q. quiscula, Q. q. stonei, Q. q. versicolor
- Sighting Locations -
CANADA -Breeding migrant across South East Canada.
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: - Seen in Alberta
UNITED STATES - Resident in South East USA, migrant Breeding range extends further North and West.
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: Seen in Illinois, North Dakota and Montana
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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