River Garden Bird Guide Vol. 1

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COMMON GRACKLE Quiscalus quiscula Relatively large, with long legs and a long tail. The Common Grackle have a flat head and a long, downward-curved beak. From a distance, the Common Grackle appears to be solid black, however up close one can see their iridescent body, as well as their golden eyes. The Common Grackle is found in a variety of habitats including agricultural feedlots, city parks, meadows, and woodlands.

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