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Common Grackle perching

Terrific capture of a common grackle standing by the waters edge.

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Great-tailed Grackle in Cancun, Mexico

Common Grackle (male) (quiscalus quiscula) perched in the thick grass

A Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus), also known as the Mexican Grackle, stands alert in its natural habitat. This striking bird, recognized for its iridescent black plumage and long tail, is commonly found across Central America and parts of the southern United States. Photographed in the wild with natural light, perfect for ornithology, wildlife conservation, and nature-themed content.

A male Boat-tailed Grackle calls out in Paynes Prairie Nature Preserve, Gainesville, Florida.

Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: the Caribbean grackle (Quiscalus lugubris) is a medium-sized, dark bird native to the Caribbean, known for its glossy black plumage with iridescent purples and greens. It is a member of the Icteridae family and is often seen in both urban and rural areas, where it thrives in a variety of habitats, including coastal regions, open fields, and cities. The species is highly adaptable, feeding on a broad diet that includes insects, seeds, fruits, and human food scraps. With its loud, harsh calls and bold behavior, the Caribbean grackle is often seen in large, noisy flocks, especially during the non-breeding season. While it is not considered threatened, the species' expansion into urban areas has led to some local conflicts with humans due to its tendency to scavenge in public spaces.

Greater Antillean grackle (Quiscalus niger) relaxing on the sunbed - Varadero, Cuba

Greater Antillean grackle (Quiscalus niger) sitting on the Cuban beach

Grackle poses on the deck

a Grackle does a territorial display near South Padre island

Grackle adult feeding chick

The Great-Tailed Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) is a highly social North and South American medium-sized songbird. The males are glossy black and iridescent and the females are brown and drab colored. Although the grackle is black, it is not a blackbird. It is sometimes mistaken for a crow but is not a member of that family either. Great-tailed grackles originally came from the tropical lowlands of Central and South America but over the past 140 years have spread into North America. Grackles forage in pastures, wetlands and mangroves for a wide variety of food. They eat larvae, insects, nestlings, worms, tadpoles, fish and eggs. They remove parasites from cattle and eat fruits and grains. Grackles are highly intelligent birds that can solve complex problems to get food. The male grackle has a distinctive noisy call. They communally roost in trees at night and during the breeding season they build a nest in the trees. This male grackle was photographed while exhibiting courtship behavior next to Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Black bird gracefully perched on a potted plant holding a piece of bread in its beak.

Bird feeding with a worm in its beak.

Long-tailed glossy starling Lamprotornis caudatus on a tree. Tambacounda. Senegal.

A red-winged starling in Cape Town, South Africa. The bird is looking for food to eat. The image was shot in the afternoon sunlight. Horizontal Format.

Great-tailed Grackle shimmers in iridescent black and purple, and trails a tail that will make you look twice.

Grackle bird perched on chainlink fence

An attack by the Mockingbird

The Great-Tailed Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) is a highly social North and South American medium-sized songbird. The males are glossy black and iridescent and the females are brown and drab colored. Although the grackle is black, it is not a blackbird. It is sometimes mistaken for a crow but is not a member of that family either. Great-tailed grackles originally came from the tropical lowlands of Central and South America but over the past 140 years have spread into North America. Grackles forage in pastures, wetlands and mangroves for a wide variety of food. They eat larvae, insects, nestlings, worms, tadpoles, fish and eggs. They remove parasites from cattle and eat fruits and grains. Grackles are highly intelligent birds that can solve complex problems to get food. The male grackle has a distinctive noisy call. They communally roost in trees at night and during the breeding season they build a nest in the trees. This male grackle was photographed on a rock by Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Bird by a pool

Male common grackle on rock in spring, New England

Two Great Tailed Grackles or Mexican Grackles

A solitary grackle perches on a rocky surface, its dark form contrasting with the lighter background.

Portrait of a grackle perching inside a building

A common grackle perches confidently on a branch, its iridescent feathers glinting in the sunlight as it vocalizes, embodying the spirited and lively essence of late spring.

A Grackle arrives on the backyard deck

The Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) is a medium-sized North American blackbird and named after the ornithologist Thomas Mayo Brewer. Adult males have black plumage with an iridescent head and glossy highlights on the rest of the body. The feet and legs are black and the eye is bright yellow. The female is a brownish-grey color. The female's eye is dark brown. Their breeding habitat is open and semi-open areas near water, across central and western North America. The Brewer’s Blackbird is often a permanent resident in the west. They are also very adaptable to humans and frequently come to bird feeders. This male blackbird was photographed near Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

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