About the Greater Antillean Grackle
The Greater Antillean grackle is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in the Greater Antilles from Cuba to Puerto Rico and in the Cayman Islands southwest of Cuba.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Quiscalus niger |
| Species Codes | gragra1, GAGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Antillean Grackle belong to?
The Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Antillean Grackle?
The Greater Antillean grackle is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, the oropendolas, New World orioles, and New World blackbirds. It is found in the Greater Antilles from Cuba to Puerto Rico and in the Cayman Islands southwest of Cuba....
Where can I report a Greater Antillean Grackle sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Antillean Grackle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gragra1, or on iNaturalist.
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