Photography of Birds – Set # 193 | H.J. Ruiz - Avian101

Photography of Birds – Set # 193

Set # 193

Boat-Tailed Grackle

Boat-Tailed Grackle

Boat-Tailed Grackle (M)

The Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major) is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found as a permanent resident on the coasts of the Southeastern United States. It is found in coastal saltwater marshes and, in Florida, also on inland waters. The nest is a well-concealed cup in trees or shrubs near water; three to five eggs are laid.

Common Grackle

Common Grackle

Common Grackle (M)

The Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) is a large icterid found in large numbers through much of North America. First described in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus, the common grackle has three subspecies. Adult common grackles have a long and dark bill, pale yellow eyes, and a long tail. Adults often have an iridescent appearance on their head, especially males. Common grackles are found in much of North America east of the Rocky Mountains.

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8 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 193”

Jet Eliot on December 7, 2020 at 8:37 am said:

Wonderful to enjoy both grackle species today, HJ. You did a good job in these photos of capturing the sometimes-elusive iridescence.

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 7, 2020 at 4:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Jet. 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on December 7, 2020 at 4:45 pm said:

Stunning sheen of blue on the Boat-tailed Grackle, really nice HJ. You captured the light well.

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 7, 2020 at 4:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Ashley. 🙂
  
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de Wets Wild on December 7, 2020 at 11:40 pm said:

They both look quite distinguished in their dark plumage!

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 8, 2020 at 5:06 pm said:
  
  They do! Thank you, my friend. 🙂
  
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Digital Wonders and Smiles on December 8, 2020 at 10:33 am said:

Wonderful shots! I love the colors in the first shot, it really makes the bird stand out!

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 8, 2020 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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