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Greater Antillean Grackle

Greater Antillean Grackle

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The Greater Antillean Grackle is a widespread and common icterid across the Caribbean, with males being entirely glossy black and females duller. They have moderately long tails and robust bills.
Where to spot
Widespread throughout the Greater Antilles, including Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico. Found in a wide variety of open and semi-open habitats, often near human habitation.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black plumage and observe its foraging behavior on the ground in open areas. Listen for its diverse array of harsh, squeaky, and rattling calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most conspicuous during the breeding season (spring/summer) when they are vocal and social.
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File:Greater Antillean Grackle. Quiscalus niger - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
File:Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger) (6499244333).jpg
File:Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger) (8592688100).jpg
File:Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger) RWD.jpg
File:Greater Antillean grackle (Quiscalus niger), Cuba, 2021.jpg
File:Greater antillean grackle (Quiscalus niger crassirostris).jpg
File:Greater antillean grackle (Quiscalus niger gundlachii).JPG
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File:Greater Antillean Grackle. Quiscalus niger (2) - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Greater Antillean Grackle. Quiscalus niger - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger) (6499244333).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger) (8592688100).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger) RWD.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Greater Antillean grackle (Quiscalus niger), Cuba, 2021.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Greater antillean grackle (Quiscalus niger crassirostris).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Greater antillean grackle (Quiscalus niger gundlachii).JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Quiscalus niger1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These grackles are highly adaptable and often found in close association with humans, frequenting urban areas, parks, and agricultural lands.
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