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Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

Description:

The males (first photo) are dark, long-legged birds with massive tails that fold into a "V" shape. Their upper body, especially, is an iridescent purple. Eyes are yellow with the bill and legs being black. Females (second photo) are more brown and only about half the size of the males.

Habitat:

They are widely distributed across many habitats, but are often found in city environments, agricultural areas, and riparian forests.

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1 Comment

Wild Things
Wild Things 10 years ago

Great spotting Gordon!

Gordon Dietzman
Spotted by
Gordon Dietzman

Mission, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 26, 2013
Submitted on May 13, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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