Great-tailed grackle

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:breedingSeason colonial nester
gptkbp:clutchSize 3–4 eggs
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Great-tailed_grackle
Mexican grackle
Zanate
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:South_America
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:eggColor pale blue to greenish with dark spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Icteridae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Johann_Friedrich_Gmelin
1788
gptkbp:foragingBehavior ground forager
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Quiscalus
gptkbp:habitat open and semi-open areas
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Arizona
gptkb:California
gptkb:Texas
gptkbp:IUCNStatus 22724313
gptkbp:length 38–46 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 8 years in the wild
gptkbp:migratory non-migratory
gptkbp:nativeRange gptkb:Americas
gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:nestType cup-shaped
gptkbp:notableFeature forms large flocks
aggressive at feeders
known for intelligence
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:plumage females are brown
males are iridescent black
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Quiscalus_mexicanus
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism males larger and glossier than females
gptkbp:symbol state of Zacatecas, Mexico
gptkbp:tailLength long and keel-shaped
gptkbp:vocalization varied and harsh calls
gptkbp:weight 115–142 g (female)
203–265 g (male)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Grackle
gptkb:Sclater's_grackle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great-tailed grackle