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WetlandCup nestMedium · 151 g
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The male boat-tailed grackle is 37–43 cm (15–17 in) long and weighs 165–250 g (5.8–8.8 oz). Adult males have entirely iridescent black plumage, a long dark bill, a pale yellowish or brown iris, and a long keel-shaped tail. The adult female is much smaller at 26–33 cm (10–13 in) long and a weight of 90–115 g (3.2–4.1 oz). She is also distinguished by her shorter tail and tawny-brown coloration, which covers the body apart from the darker wings and tail. The wingspan in adult birds is 39–50 cm (15–20 in). In standard measurements, this species measures 13–20 cm (5.1–7. Voice: Its song is a harsh jeeb, and it has a variety of typically grackle-like chatters and squeaks. Their call lacks of whistles and clucks typical of the great-tailed grackle.
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When to see the Boat-tailed Grackle
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is April, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Boat-tailed Grackle
The map shades 3 countries with regular records, and 1 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
Recorded as a rare visitor in Costa Rica.
About the Boat-tailed Grackle
The boat-tailed grackle is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found as a permanent resident on the coasts of the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States.
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Easily confused with
Carib GrackleQuiscalus lugubrisMale Carib grackles average 26 cm (10 in) long and females about 22 cm (8.7 in).
Greater Antillean GrackleQuiscalus nigerThe Greater Antillean grackle is 25 to 30 cm (9.8 to 12 in) long.
Nicaraguan GrackleQuiscalus nicaraguensisIt is a medium-sized bird with a long, graduated tail and fairly long bill and legs.
Side by side: Boat-tailed Grackle vs Common Grackle · Boat-tailed Grackle vs Great-tailed Grackle · Boat-tailed Grackle vs Carib Grackle · Boat-tailed Grackle vs Greater Antillean Grackle · Boat-tailed Grackle vs Nicaraguan Grackle
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