Difference between revisions of "Field Guide/Birds/Quiscalus quiscula"
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| − | + | | color = pink | |
| − | + | | name = Common Grackle | |
| − | + | | status = LC | |
| − | + | | image = Quiscalus-quiscula-001.jpg | |
| − | + | | image_width = 240px | |
| − | + | | regnum = [[Animal]]ia | |
| − | + | | phylum = [[Chordate|Chordata]] | |
| − | + | | classis = [[Aves]] | |
| − | + | | ordo = [[Passeriformes]] | |
| − | + | | familia = [[Icterid]]ae | |
| − | + | | genus = ''[[Quiscalus]]'' | |
| − | + | | species = '''''Q. quiscula''''' | |
| + | | binomial = ''Quiscalus quiscula'' | ||
| + | | binomial_authority = ([[Carolus Linnaeus|Linnaeus]], 1758) | ||
| + | }} | ||
The '''Common Grackle''', ''Quiscalus quiscula'', is a large [[icterid|blackbird]]. | The '''Common Grackle''', ''Quiscalus quiscula'', is a large [[icterid|blackbird]]. | ||
| − | + | The 32 cm long adults have a long dark bill, a pale yellowish eye and a long tail; their [[Feather|plumage]] is an [[Iridescence|iridescent]] black. Adult females are slightly smaller and less glossy. | |
| − | Their breeding habitat is open and semi-open areas across [[North America]] east of the [[Rocky Mountains]]. The nest is a well-concealed cup in dense trees or shrubs, usually near water; sometimes, they will nest in cavities or in man-made structures. They often nest in colonies, some being quite large. | + | Their breeding habitat is open and semi-open areas across [[North America]] east of the [[Rocky Mountains]]. The nest is a well-concealed cup in dense trees (particularly pine) or shrubs, usually near water; sometimes, they will nest in cavities or in man-made structures. They often nest in colonies, some being quite large. |
This [[Aves|bird]] is a permanent resident in much of its range. Northern birds [[bird migration|migrate]] in flocks to the southeastern [[United States]]. | This [[Aves|bird]] is a permanent resident in much of its range. Northern birds [[bird migration|migrate]] in flocks to the southeastern [[United States]]. | ||
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The range of this bird expanded west as forests were cleared. In some areas, they are now considered a pest by farmers because of their large numbers and fondness for grain. | The range of this bird expanded west as forests were cleared. In some areas, they are now considered a pest by farmers because of their large numbers and fondness for grain. | ||
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Revision as of 01:25, 9 June 2006
The Common Grackle, Quiscalus quiscula, is a large blackbird.
The 32 cm long adults have a long dark bill, a pale yellowish eye and a long tail; their plumage is an iridescent black. Adult females are slightly smaller and less glossy.
Their breeding habitat is open and semi-open areas across North America east of the Rocky Mountains. The nest is a well-concealed cup in dense trees (particularly pine) or shrubs, usually near water; sometimes, they will nest in cavities or in man-made structures. They often nest in colonies, some being quite large.
This bird is a permanent resident in much of its range. Northern birds migrate in flocks to the southeastern United States.
These birds forage on the ground, in shallow water or in shrubs; they will steal food from other birds. They are omnivorous, eating insects, minnows, frogs, eggs, berries, seeds and grain, even small birds.
This bird's song is particularly harsh, especially when a flock of these birds are calling.
The range of this bird expanded west as forests were cleared. In some areas, they are now considered a pest by farmers because of their large numbers and fondness for grain.
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References
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