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Published: 2006-03-28 08:21:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 327; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 21
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Description Another Cool looking Wild Bird...

Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula)

A familiar sight on suburban lawns, the Common Grackle can be recognized by its iridescent purple and bronze plumage and long, keel-shaped tail. It's expanding its range into the far West, but is most common in the East.

Description:
Large blackbird.
Iridescent black all over.
Long tail, keel-shaped in flight.
Eyes yellow.

Size: 28-34 cm (11-13 in)
Wingspan: 36-46 cm (14-18 in)
Weight: 74-142 g (2.61-5.01 ounces)
Sex Differences:
Female slightly smaller and less glossy.
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Comments: 22

giovannacoppola [2009-09-19 21:43:00 +0000 UTC]

I used to have this work in my favorites in my former account. I'm re-adding it. Once again, great work!

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RunningWolfShadows [2009-02-21 07:26:30 +0000 UTC]

*kills bird and takes feathers* AAHH I HAV EVERYTHING NAOW!!

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darastriktsuki [2007-11-03 16:25:02 +0000 UTC]

This is my favorite wild bird, its so pretty!

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CTP In reply to darastriktsuki [2008-01-20 00:58:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks,I am glad you like it

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cream68 [2006-05-30 21:21:05 +0000 UTC]

Great capture here! You did a great job of capturing the color and the detail is great. We have so many of these here, but especially the larger birds..the great and the boat-tailed grackle. What a spectacle.

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CTP In reply to cream68 [2006-06-01 00:20:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your comment and,I am glad you like it

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lx-rewritable [2006-04-14 12:50:34 +0000 UTC]

Ah wow now thats a great pic - u should be proud....what a bird!

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CTP In reply to lx-rewritable [2006-04-23 03:19:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks,I am glad you like it

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Gwenyver [2006-04-08 23:09:17 +0000 UTC]

wooo that birdy is so blue!!! thats so pretty!!

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CTP In reply to Gwenyver [2006-04-21 16:38:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks,I am glad you like it.Yes,This is one cool looking bird

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yapahichief [2006-03-28 22:21:24 +0000 UTC]

Nice angle and lighting. I like how you were able to capture the oil spots!
PS: where did you pull your description and ID measurements from?

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CTP In reply to yapahichief [2006-03-29 03:30:12 +0000 UTC]

I am also member of [link] and members need to post info with photos.I searched on google around hour as usual and did find it.

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yapahichief In reply to CTP [2006-03-29 15:12:23 +0000 UTC]

Ok, cool!

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faithful-oh [2006-03-28 16:01:02 +0000 UTC]

The colors and the focus are so wonderful... Chris, stop being so damn good!

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CTP In reply to faithful-oh [2006-03-29 05:26:47 +0000 UTC]


Thanks for your nice comment and I am glad you like it

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invulnerability [2006-03-28 15:50:18 +0000 UTC]

wonderful colours ~!

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CTP In reply to invulnerability [2006-03-29 03:21:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your comment and faves,I am glad you like my photos

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invulnerability In reply to CTP [2006-03-29 11:35:49 +0000 UTC]

no problem, i love your photos !

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christines-life [2006-03-28 13:02:05 +0000 UTC]

maybe common, but its so amazing
i love it!

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CTP In reply to christines-life [2006-03-29 05:02:15 +0000 UTC]

hahaThat is the offical name of the bird
Thanks for your nice comment and I am glad you like it

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DigitalSmear [2006-03-28 08:25:04 +0000 UTC]

Very good picture of this wild bird. I don't know the name but I've seen these kind of birds before but that was many yrs and in my area, they have stopped showing up. But this one is very colorful.

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CTP In reply to DigitalSmear [2006-03-28 08:36:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your nice comment and ,I am glad you like it

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