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Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackles appear black from a distance, but up close their glossy purple heads contrast with bronzy-iridescent bodies. A bright golden eye gives grackles an intent expression. Females are slightly less glossy than males. Young birds are dark brown with a dark eye.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, Ohio USA. This was in a common area. Not a captive animal.
Spotted on May 11, 2014
Submitted on Jun 15, 2014
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