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ForestCup nestMedium · 258 g
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The male red-bellied grackle grows to about 30 cm (12 in) and the female about 27 cm (10.6 in). The sexes are similar in appearance being entirely black apart from a red belly and red under-tail coverts. The bill is conical in shape and the irises are white or yellow. When held in the hand it is possible to see that the feathers of the head, neck and throat have shiny, naked shafts and thick, narrow webs.
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When to see the Red-bellied Grackle
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is May, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Red-bellied Grackle
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Red-bellied Grackle
The red-bellied grackle is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. Its genus, Hypopyrrhus, is monotypic.
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Easily confused with
Olive OropendolaPsarocolius bifasciatusThe olive oropendola is the largest member of its genus.
Black-backed OrioleIcterus abeilleiThe black-backed oriole is 18 to 20.5 cm (7.1 to 8.1 in) long and weighs 31 to 37 g (1.1 to 1.3 oz).
Puerto Rican OrioleIcterus portoricensisMales and females are similar in size and color.
Side by side: Olive Oropendola vs Red-bellied Grackle · Black-backed Oriole vs Red-bellied Grackle · Puerto Rican Oriole vs Red-bellied Grackle
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