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Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

Description:

"The Great-tailed Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) is a medium-sized, gregarious passerine bird native to North and South America. Females are significantly smaller at 33 cm (13 in), weigh 125 g, and are mainly brownish-black, with a pale brown throat and belly."

Habitat:

Lake shore


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5 Comments

Hemma
Hemma 8 months ago

pic number 2 is awesome!!

Liam
Liam 8 months ago

Will do, Ava. :)

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 8 months ago

If you're out this way again, give me and Cindy a heads up and we'll go birding together.

Liam
Liam 8 months ago

Hi, Ava. I'm not in San Diego anymore, I'm back in Georgia. I forgot to add the date on this one! August 2 is the right date. So sorry!

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 8 months ago

Liam, want to meet tomorrow or Sunday since you seem to be in SD?

San Diego, California, USA

Lat: 33.07, Long: -117.11

Spotted on Aug 2, 2012
Submitted on Aug 25, 2012

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