Best viewed larger if you have time :))) Some people thing they are nasty and ugly birds…I think they are beautiful..The colors on these birds are beautiful..This was taken in my brothers back yard in Foxborough Ontario..With Canon 550D
Adult common grackles measures from 28 to 34 cm (11 to 13 in) in length, span 36–46 cm (14–18 in) across the wings and weigh 74–142 g (2.6–5.0 oz).Common grackles are less sexually dimorphic than larger grackle species but the differences between the sexes can still be noticeable. The male, which averages 122 g (4.3 oz), is larger than the female, at an average of 94 g (3.3 oz).Adult has a long dark bill, pale yellowish eyes and a long tail; its feathers appear black with purple, green or blue iridescence on the head, and primarily bronze shine in the body plumage. The adult female, beyond being smaller, is usually less iridescent; her tail in particular is shorter, and unlike the males, does not keel in flight and is brown with no purple or blue gloss. The juvenile is brown with dark brown eyes.
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I took one shot of them also today, now I know the name of this bird and full description, wonderful nature shot
Great shot, Keith. I agree that they are beautiful colors.
Excellent capture and composition!!!! They are lovely!!!!
Another fine capture
great capture!
This is a good one Keith. Lovely blue head. :>)) Leslie
Superbly captured,great info.
I think they are pretty birds but what I don’t like is that they chase away the little ones and they clean out my two bird feeders in one day!!! But they are usually only here until June or so and then they go elsewhere I guess! This is a beautiful shot of this one.
great capture!