Slender-billed Grackle
Slender-billed Grackle
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The Slender-billed Grackle is a relatively small, glossy black icterid with a long, slender bill and a medium-length tail. It is a highly localized and endangered species of central Mexico.
Where to spot
Endemic to central Mexico, historically found around lakes in the Valley of Mexico. Now restricted to a few remaining marshland fragments.
How to spot
Look for a glossy black grackle with a noticeably slender bill. Its calls are often described as harsh and creaky. Due to its rarity, a local expert guide is essential for observation.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observing this highly endangered bird requires visiting its specific, limited marshland habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to central Mexico, historically found around lakes in the Valley of Mexico. Now restricted to a few remaining marshland fragments.
How to spot
Look for a glossy black grackle with a noticeably slender bill. Its calls are often described as harsh and creaky. Due to its rarity, a local expert guide is essential for observation.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observing this highly endangered bird requires visiting its specific, limited marshland habitats.
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This grackle is restricted to marshy habitats around a few lakes in central Mexico and is considered critically endangered due to habitat loss and degradation.
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