Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula
Aves > Passeriformes > Icteridae
Names in different Languages
| German | Purpur-Grackel |
| English | Common Grackle |
| French | Quiscale bronzé |
| Spanish | Zanate norteño |
Description
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.
How to Identify
Iridescent blue head and neck with well contrasting bright yellow eyes. Dark brown back.
Where When to Spot
I observed this species in almost every park around Montreal. Very common during the warmer months of the year.
Photos
Observations
| 2022-06-04 | Jardin Botanique de Montréal |
| 2022-05-25 | Parc Bernard-Landry |
| 2022-05-01 | Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies |
| 2022-04-22 | Parc Bernard-Landry |
| 2021-05-19 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2019-06-24 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2019-05-25 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2019-05-11 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2019-05-09 | Parc de la Frayère |
| 2017-05-27 | Parc de la Frayère |