About the Common Grackle
The common grackle is an icterid bird found in large numbers through much of North America. It was first described in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus and has three officially recognized subspecies. Adult common grackles have a long and dark bill, pale yellow eyes, and a long tail. Adults often have a bluish iridescent appearance on their head, this feature being more pronounced on males. Common grackles can be found widely across North America east of the Rocky Mountains and are highly adaptable to their environment.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Quiscalus quiscula |
| Species Codes | comgra, COGR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Grackle belong to?
The Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Common Grackle?
The Common Grackle is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Common Grackle?
The common grackle is an icterid bird found in large numbers through much of North America. It was first described in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus and has three officially recognized subspecies. Adult common grackles have a long and dark bill, pale yellow eyes, and a long tail. Adults often have a bluish i...
Where can I report a Common Grackle sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Grackle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comgra, or on iNaturalist.
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