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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Icteridae

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
26–33 cm
Body Mass
151.2 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 111

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 111).

DEF 70

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 70).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

G. McGrane · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America: Eastern & Southeastern USA Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Quiscalus major torreyi

    ec USA

  • Quiscalus major westoni

    Florida (se USA)

  • Quiscalus major alabamensis

    coastal se USA from Mississippi to Florida

  • Quiscalus major major

    coastal se USA from Texas to Mississippi

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Quiscalus major

Which family does it belong to?

Oropendolas, Orioles, Blackbirds (Icteridae)

Where is it found?

North America: Eastern & Southeastern USA

Sources & credits

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