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, especially males. Common grackles can …

May 29, 2015 · Common Grackles are large, lanky blackbirds with long legs and long tails. The head is flat and the bill is longer than in most blackbirds, with the hint of a downward curve. In …

There are three types of grackles in North America. The Common Grackle is seen throughout the continent, the Boat-tailed Grackle is seen in the southeastern states and into the eastern areas …

Oct 14, 2024 · Grackles are large blackbirds that have a reputation as bullies at feeders. See three types of grackle birds to look for across America.

Common Grackles often nest in small colonies, and several males may perch in adjacent treetops to sing their creaking, grating songs. Big flocks are often seen flying overhead in the evening, …

They nest in colonies, dominate bird feeders, and even use swimming pools to dispose of waste! This guide uncovers their most unique mating, nesting, and feeding behaviors and how to …

Oct 7, 2025 · These gregarious birds are highly social and loud, chattering to one another as they perch atop trees and power lines. Discover all there is to know about the common grackle, …

This is called anting, and grackles are frequent practitioners among the many bird species that do it. The ants secrete formic acid, the chemical in their stings, and this may rid the bird of parasites.

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Common Grackles are widely distributed across North America, from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. They thrive in diverse habitats, including open woodlands, marshes, suburban areas, …