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Grackle Face-off
Location: Earth » North America » United States » North Carolina » Currituck County
Date: August 4, 2007
Any idea which Grackle? Comments on behavior would be appreciated too!
Posted by Stephen Cresswell on January 22, 2008 03:14. Last updated: February 04, 2008 05:43.
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Boat-tailed Grackles
I agree, Boat-tailed Grackles, both are females; breasts/necks buff/cinnamon brown, wings dark brown. Along the southern Atlantic coast, north of FL, they may have straw colored eyes. More information including photos at All About Birds.
Thanks
David, Ted, thanks very much for your help. I apppreciate the ID!
Changed Taxon
Media was moved from ID Request. I really like the colors in this photo.
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Grackle Face-off
I'm thinking Boat-tailed Grackle. I'm not seeing a light iris so that bird may be juvenile. The other bird may be juvenile too, maybe even a sibling, so maybe some sibling rivalry??? I'd have to see the video for the behavior.