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Common Grackle
wonderview

Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula)

Got 4 or 5 that come into the yard and absolutely dominate. Jays, Starlings, Doves, they all give way. Have easily twice as many Blue Jays but they don't mess with these guys. These grackles are not intimidated by any of the other yard birds, with the exception of a crow pair that drop in from time to time.
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Habitat
My Front Yard
Location
N.S.Canada
Date taken
March 31 2020
Scientific name
Quiscalus quiscula
Equipment used
Nikon B700
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wonderful colours Bill: the head and eye is very like a glossy starling from Africa. Many tfs
 
delia todd
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.... and there was me thinking they're black birds!!! I had no idea you could get so much colour on them.

A super picture this Bill - excellent work my friend.
 
Stanley Jones
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A gorgeous picture of this brilliant grackle showing its shine and iridescences. Great job Bill!
 
drkishore
This one looks mean enough... we have the Greater Coucals in the same list..LOL!!! But love the iridescence!!! Lovely post Bill!! TFS!!!
 

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