Smooth-billed ani
Crotophaga ani
Identification Tips:
- Entirely black plumage
- Large, heavy bill with hump at base of culmen
- Long tail
- Sexes similar
- Often found in small groups
- Inhabits grassy, scrubby areas
- United States range restricted to southern Florida
Similar species:
The similar Groove-billed Ani has a smaller bill with a smooth curvature
to the culmen and grooves (often difficult to see). They are best told apart
by voice. Grackles have much thinner bills.