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{{Taxobox_section_binomial_parens | color = pink | binomial_name = Quiscalus quiscula | author = [[Carolus Linnaeus|Linnaeus]] | date = [[1758]]}}
 
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The '''Common Grackle''', ''Quiscalus quiscula'', is pure evil in [[icterid|blackbird]] form.
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The '''Common Grackle''', ''Quiscalus quiscula'', is a large [[icterid|blackbird]].
  
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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.
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A lesser known type of grackle is that of the super criminal, a wanted man who jumps from port to port looking to land the big score. He is a wanted fugitive in over 120 of the world's countries. He flies at midnight. Be ready.
  
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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.
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Sincerely,
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T.H.E. Grackle
  
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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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These birds forage on the ground, in shallow water or in shrubs; they will steal food from other birds. They are [[omnivore|omnivorous]], eating [[insect]]s, [[minnow]]s, [[frog]]s, [[Egg (biology)|egg]]s, [[Berry|berries]], [[seed]]s and [[grain]], even small birds.
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==Photo gallery==
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This bird's song is particularly harsh, especially when a flock of these birds are calling.
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Image:Common Grackle - markings.jpg|Irridescent back
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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.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 20:15, 26 October 2005

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The Common Grackle, Quiscalus quiscula, is a large blackbird.

A lesser known type of grackle is that of the super criminal, a wanted man who jumps from port to port looking to land the big score. He is a wanted fugitive in over 120 of the world's countries. He flies at midnight. Be ready.

Sincerely, T.H.E. Grackle


Photo gallery

  • Irridescent back

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