Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Common Grackle




Common Name: Common Grackle

Scientific Name: Quiscalus quiscula

Range: Common Grackles range over almost all of the eastern North America east of the Rockies, extending far into Canada in the summer breeding season.

Habitat: Common Grackles are found in open areas with scattered trees, including around human habitation. They can also be found in farmlands, orchards and swamps.

The above pictures were taken near Lake Meeker in an open field of a flock of Common Grackles.

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