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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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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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a resident species across most of its range
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.
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