Scientific Name: Quiscalus quiscula
Weight: 425.2 g
Length: 28-34 cm
Wing Span: Male: 14.1-15.3 cm; female: 12.8-13.2 cm
Colors: Black with green and purple iridescence, also bronze.
Region: Found commonly in and around Canada's Great Lakes.
Breakfast:
Assorted insects, water, worms, small lizards.
Lunch:
Small fish, frogs, other birds' eggs.
Dinner:
Young birds, Corn, Assorted fruits and berries.
Where I Live:
I live mostly in the southern parts of Canada and the northern parts of the United States. I prefer cool, wet and moderate climates. I live only where I can have easy and unlimited access to my food. To find my food, I spend a lot of time in cultivated fields, large, open fields, grassy areas, parks, and gardens. Another major necessity is proper areas and big trees for nesting and breeding. For me to be able to breed, there must be large, tall coniferous trees, and also everything I need to build my nest. To build my nest, I need to be able to find assorted twigs, branches, grass, dirt and even hay. As the female, I have to ensure that the construction of the nest is done properly and that the nest is strong and really stable.
Who I am:
As the Common Grackle, I only have one real enemy, the Wood Thrush. If given the opportunity, I will raid its nest and eat its young. As for my own mating, which is done from May to early July, I will produce 3 to 6 blue and brown eggs which will hatch in two weeks. My babies are born with brown plumage and yellow eyes. To feed them, I fly wherever I can find food. This is a daily routine. Another member of my family is the Rusty Grackle. Though I do not pose any environmental problems, when I am ready to migrate, I will strip many lawns and gardens of destructive insects and grubs.
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