The Common Grackle has the Latin name of Quiscalus Quiscula, translating into Grackles Grackle. Adult Common Grackles ordinarily measure from 28 to 34 cm. long, about a foot in length. They weigh around 74 to 142 grams. With a wingspan of 36 to 46 cm. even longer than their body. The male is generally larger than the female. Although they both commonly have a dark, large bill, yellow eyes, and a long tail as adults. It's feathers are an assortment of color ranging from black, green, purple, and blue. The bottom half mostly bronze in color. They forage in flocks and have been noted to steal food from other birds and even kill in the process. They can live around humans mutually, with little to no harm coming from either side. This bird lives in majorly open areas in thick trees, areas including parks and countryside. The Common Grackle is an omnivore and will eat about anyhring it can get it's claws on, ranging from rodents to insects and seeds. It's diet consist of anything a generic bird would indulge itself in. This bird is currently of Least Concern with numbers that continue to increase on the North Eastern side of the country.
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