Species Profile

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

Banding code: COGR

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Species Profile

Species notes

The common grackle is an icterid bird found in large numbers through much of North America. It was first described in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus and has three officially recognized subspecies. Adult common grackles have a long and dark bill, pale yellow eyes, and a long tail. Adults often have a bluish iridescent appearance on their head, this feature being more pronounced on males. Common grackles can be found widely across North America east of the Rocky Mountains and are highly adaptable to their environment.

Scientific nameQuiscalus quiscula
FamilyTroupials and Allies
OrderPasseriformes
Conservation statusNear Threatened
Wingspan (m)0.41
Mass120 g

Photo Collection Overview

Photo capture coverage for this species.

Latest captureMarch 01, 2026
Earliest captureMarch 01, 2026
Locations1 tagged

Image Details

Metadata extracted from the camera files.

Common Grackle photograph 1
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/4000 s
Aperture
f/8
ISO
1000
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
5893 × 3932
Megapixels
23.2
File size
4.2 MB