Order Passeriformes Higher classification Quiscalus | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Quiscalus niger Rank Species | |
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Similar Bird, Quiscalus, Cuban blackbird, Tawny‑shouldered blackbird, Nicaraguan grackle | ||
Greater antillean grackle old san juan puerto rico
The Greater Antillean grackle (Quiscalus niger) is a grackle found throughout the Greater Antilles as well as smaller, nearby islands. Like all Quiscalus grackles, it is a rather large, gregarious bird. It lives largely in heavily settled areas.
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- Greater antillean grackle old san juan puerto rico
- Mozambique quiscalus niger greater antillean grackle
- Appearance
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Mozambique quiscalus niger greater antillean grackle
Appearance
The 27 cm (11 in)-long male is glossy black with a large rudder-like tail; the 24 cm (9.4 in)-long female has a smaller tail and is similar in color but less glossy than the male. The eye is yellow and is the only non-black body part.
There are seven subspecies, each restricted to one island or island group. They differ from the nominate Q. n. niger subspecies in size, bill size, and colour tone.
References
Greater Antillean grackle Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA