About the Boat-tailed Grackle
The boat-tailed grackle is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found as a permanent resident on the coasts of the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Quiscalus major |
| Species Codes | botgra, BTGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Boat-tailed Grackle belong to?
The Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Boat-tailed Grackle?
The boat-tailed grackle is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found as a permanent resident on the coasts of the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States....
Where can I report a Boat-tailed Grackle sighting?
You can log sightings of Boat-tailed Grackle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code botgra, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
106
Species in Family
37,869
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