Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula
Aves > Passeriformes > Icteridae
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.
Iridescent blue head and neck with well contrasting bright yellow eyes. Dark brown back.
I observed this species in almost every park around Montreal. Very common during the warmer months of the year.
| Location | Date |
|---|---|
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | 2022-05-01 |
| Parc Bernard-Landry | 2021-05-19 |
| Parc Bernard-Landry | 2019-06-24 |
| Parc Bernard-Landry | 2019-05-25 |
| Parc Bernard-Landry | 2019-05-11 |
| Rapids Park Lachine | 2019-05-09 |
| Parc de la Frayère, Boucherville | 2017-05-27 |