Great-tailed grackle Quiscalus mexicanus

Identification Tips:

• Very long tail
• Eyes pale
• Long bill
• Frequently gathers in flocks

Male:

• Entirely black plumage with purple iridescence

Female:

• Buffy supercilium and breast
• Remainder of plumage dark brown

Similar species:

The male Great-tailed Grackle is similar to the Common Grackle but is larger with a much longer tail. Great-tailed and Boat-tailed Grackles are very similar but fortunately have mostly different ranges. Great-tailed Grackles have paler eyes and different calls.