Grackles

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:agriculturalImpact Can be crop pests
gptkbp:behavior Highly social
gptkbp:breedingSeason Spring to early summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:clutchSize 2-6 eggs
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Grackle
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern (most species)
gptkbp:courtshipDisplay Feather fluffing, vocalizations
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:eggColor Pale blue to brown-spotted
gptkbp:eyeColor Yellow (in some species)
gptkbp:family gptkb:Icteridae
gptkbp:flightNumber Direct, strong
gptkbp:foragingBehavior Ground and trees
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Americas
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Quiscalus
Hypopyrrhus
Lampropsar
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grackles
gptkbp:introduced Some Caribbean islands
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 22 years (in wild)
gptkbp:migratory Some species migrate
gptkbp:molting Annually
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:Trees
gptkbp:notableSpecies gptkb:Boat-tailed_Grackle
gptkb:Common_Grackle
gptkb:Great-tailed_Grackle
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:parasitizes Can be parasitized by cowbirds
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:plumage Iridescent
gptkbp:population Stable (most species)
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Raccoons
gptkb:Snakes
Hawks
gptkbp:range gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:roostsIn Large communal roosts
gptkbp:scientificName Quiscalus (for most grackles)
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism Yes
gptkbp:sexualMaturity 1-2 years
gptkbp:song Harsh, metallic sounds
gptkbp:tailLength Long and keel-shaped (in some species)
gptkbp:territory Males defend territories
gptkbp:urbanAdaptation High
gptkbp:vocalization Loud and varied
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bird_Food
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7