Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula 普通擬八哥
The Common Grackle is a large, 12‑inch perching bird with a glossy black body that can show blue, purple, or bronze iridescence and bright yellow eyes. It is omnivorous, non‑migratory, and often found in flocks across diverse habitats such as forests, farmlands, and urban areas.
- First spotted
- 10 Jul 2025
- Seen at 10 places
- Boston, MACape May, NJDenver, COHorn Pond, MALake BetzNew York City, NYPatterson Place & Five OaksSandy Creek ParkTampa, FL金玉公寓
- Group
- Perching
Field marks
- Length
- 12 in · 30 cm
- Colours
- Black · Blue · Brown · Purple · Yellow
- Wings
- Rounded
- Tail
- Long · Rounded · Wedge-shaped
- In flight
- Direct Flight
- Movement
- Resident
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
- World population
- 67 million