Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula
A common mid-size bird spending the warmer season around Montreal, wintering in the Southern USA. Omnivorous species feeding on the ground, in shallow waters or shrubs. Prefer open and semi-open areas.
Specs
| Length | 30-40cm |
| Weight | 70-120g |
| Wingspan | 45-55cm |
Common Names
| German | Purpur-Grackel |
| English | Common Grackle |
| French | Quiscale bronzé |
| Spanish | Zanate norteño |
Taxonomy
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae |
| Species | Quiscalus quiscula |
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How to Identify
Iridescent blue head and neck with well contrasting bright yellow eyes. Dark brown back.
Where and When to Spot
I observed this species in almost every park around Montreal. Very common during the warmer months of the year.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Angrignon | x | x | - | - |
| Parc Bernard-Landry | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Michel-Chartrand | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | x | - | - | - |
| Parc de la Frayère | x | - | - | - |
Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.