Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

some type of Crow?

Fyn Kynd 11 years ago

Quiscalus mexicanus Great-tailed Grackle - Whatbird.com

Corky 11 years ago

I believe they are more closely related to blackbirds per research on line. They have a raucus call and can sometimes be a nuisance bird.

landonq 11 years ago

thanks for the ID Fyn!

Fyn Kynd 11 years ago

Boat-tailed is out of range, this is a Great-tailed Grackle.

Steven Sheppard 11 years ago

I think it may be a boat-tailed grackle.

Spotted by
landonq

Spotted on Apr 17, 2013
Submitted on Apr 22, 2013