About the Greater Antillean Grackle
The Greater Antillean grackle is a grackle found throughout the Greater Antilles, as well as smaller nearby islands. Like all Quiscalus grackles, it is a rather large, gregarious bird. It lives largely in heavily settled areas.
Source: Wikipedia
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 grackle found throughout the Greater Antilles, as well as smaller nearby islands. Like all Quiscalus grackles, it is a rather large, gregarious bird. It lives largely in heavily settled areas....
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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