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A Common Grackle warns off a challenger at a backyard feeder.

Boat Tailed Grackles sing a duet. The boisterous noisy Grackles displaying there black and almost iridescent blue plumage.

Close up of male grackles perched on railing

A Grackle arrives on the backyard deck

Common Grackles at bird feeder

A common grackle perched on a wooden stump watching another grackle as it approaches.

Grackles flying and eating

Two grackles posing on a picnic table.

Two birds engage in dynamic flight near the top of a lush green tree, set against a clear blue sky. The sunlight highlights their glossy feathers and showcases their intricate movements.

A mainate at the feeder

The Great-Tailed Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) is a highly social North and South American medium-sized songbird. The males are glossy black and iridescent and the females are brown and drab colored. Although the grackle is black, it is not a blackbird. It is sometimes mistaken for a crow but is not a member of that family either. Great-tailed grackles originally came from the tropical lowlands of Central and South America but over the past 140 years have spread into North America. Grackles forage in pastures, wetlands and mangroves for a wide variety of food. They eat larvae, insects, nestlings, worms, tadpoles, fish and eggs. They remove parasites from cattle and eat fruits and grains. Grackles are highly intelligent birds that can solve complex problems to get food. The male grackle has a distinctive noisy call. They communally roost in trees at night and during the breeding season they build a nest in the trees. This male grackle was photographed while perched in a bush at Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Common Grackle Bird Watching

Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: the Caribbean grackle (Quiscalus lugubris) is a medium-sized, dark bird native to the Caribbean, known for its glossy black plumage with iridescent purples and greens. It is a member of the Icteridae family and is often seen in both urban and rural areas, where it thrives in a variety of habitats, including coastal regions, open fields, and cities. The species is highly adaptable, feeding on a broad diet that includes insects, seeds, fruits, and human food scraps. With its loud, harsh calls and bold behavior, the Caribbean grackle is often seen in large, noisy flocks, especially during the non-breeding season. While it is not considered threatened, the species' expansion into urban areas has led to some local conflicts with humans due to its tendency to scavenge in public spaces.

A grackle flying away from a bird feeder with a peanut in its beak.

Greater Antillean grackle (Quiscalus niger) sitting on the Cuban beach

A Family of Grackles

A solitary grackle perches on a rocky surface, its dark form contrasting with the lighter background.

Common Grackle eating seeds

Daytime scene in a Toronto public park, Canada

Common Grackle (male) (quiscalus quiscula) clinging to a bird feeder pole

A flock of starlings are perched on power lines. Composite image.

A wild common grackle in Colorado

Male common grackle on rock in spring, New England

Des oiseaux à la mangeoire, Sainte-Apolline, Québec, Canada

A Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus), also known as the Mexican Grackle, stands alert in its natural habitat. This striking bird, recognized for its iridescent black plumage and long tail, is commonly found across Central America and parts of the southern United States. Photographed in the wild with natural light, perfect for ornithology, wildlife conservation, and nature-themed content.

Grackle soars onto a small bird feeder

Great Tailed Grackle, photographed in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

great-tailed grackle or Mexican grackle Quiscalus mexicanus is a medium-sized, gregarious passerine bird

The Great-Tailed Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) is a highly social North and South American medium-sized songbird. The males are glossy black and iridescent and the females are brown and drab colored. Although the grackle is black, it is not a blackbird. It is sometimes mistaken for a crow but is not a member of that family either. Great-tailed grackles originally came from the tropical lowlands of Central and South America but over the past 140 years have spread into North America. Grackles forage in pastures, wetlands and mangroves for a wide variety of food. They eat larvae, insects, nestlings, worms, tadpoles, fish and eggs. They remove parasites from cattle and eat fruits and grains. Grackles are highly intelligent birds that can solve complex problems to get food. The male grackle has a distinctive noisy call. They communally roost in trees at night and during the breeding season they build a nest in the trees. This male grackle was photographed while exhibiting courtship behavior next to Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

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