Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) photo by Larry Jordan
Check out my latest West Coast Beat Writer post on the Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) over at 10000 Birds! Make sure you click on the sound file to hear their incredible calls.
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They’re very showy birds. When my sister was visiting here from Wisconsin, she was fascinated by them! Called them ‘peacock birds’. I sent her the link you provided in case she needs a grackle fix.
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@Texwisgirl thanks! They are definitely showy!
They are such amazing, intelligent birds. I love watching them around the farm.
Great photo, Larry. It really shows off his gorgeous plumage.
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They are beautiful birds,you take such wonderful pictures,phyllis
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@Nancy they sure are fun to watch during breeding season. The males seem to display almost constantly!
@Phyllis thank you so much