About the Carib Grackle
The Carib grackle is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found throughout the Lesser Antilles, across northern South America from Colombia to extreme northeastern Brazil, and on several islands off South America's northern coast.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Quiscalus lugubris |
| Species Codes | cargra1, CAGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Carib Grackle belong to?
The Carib Grackle (Quiscalus lugubris) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Carib Grackle?
The Carib grackle is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found throughout the Lesser Antilles, across northern South America from Colombia to extreme northeastern Brazil, and on several islands off South America's northern co...
Where can I report a Carib Grackle sighting?
You can log sightings of Carib Grackle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cargra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Troupials and Allies 106 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Carib Grackle?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!