North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Common Grackle
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: COGR (1)
Quiscale bronzé
Quiscalus quiscula
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Grackles
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5" 31.8cm | 17" 43.2cm | 4oz 113.4g | Icteridae | Quiscalus quiscula |
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The Common Grackle is the most abundant member of the grackle family seen in North America. This noisy and raucous bird can be found in forests, fields, towns and cities, adapting to a variety of habitats. These birds take over bird feeders during their spring migration. During the month of August, it is odd to see these birds flying without their tail feathers, as a result of their summer moult.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.