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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:adaptations
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studied for social behavior
adapted to human environments
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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highly adaptable species
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gptkbp:behavior
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social and gregarious
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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high in suitable habitats
monogamous during season
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
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gptkbp:call
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harsh and varied
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gptkbp:color
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iridescent black
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gptkbp:color_variation
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seasonal changes
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gptkbp:colors
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different plumage variations
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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symbol in literature
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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often seen in folklore
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gptkbp:diet
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omnivore
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gptkbp:egg_color
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blue-green
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gptkbp:egg_size
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2.5 to 3.0 cm
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Icteridae
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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dependent on parents
12 to 19 days
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gptkbp:food_options
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insects and seeds
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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scavenging
ground forager
feeds in groups
fields and parks
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gptkbp:habitat
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open areas
farmlands and urban areas
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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prefers disturbed habitats
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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the common grackle
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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common in urban areas
complex vocalizations
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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12 to 14 days
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gptkbp:length
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24 to 30 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 20 years
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gptkbp:mating_system
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aerial displays
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gptkbp:migration
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partial migrant
irregular migratory behavior
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gptkbp:molt
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annual molting process
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gptkbp:monitors
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feather fluffing
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gptkbp:nest_location
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high in trees
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gptkbp:nest_material
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twigs and grass
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gptkbp:nesting
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in trees or shrubs
increased in urban areas
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Passeriformes
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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hawks and cats
eggs and chicks vulnerable
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gptkbp:range
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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:great-tailed_grackle
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Quiscalus_quiscula
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gptkbp:social_structure
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flocks
dominance in flocks
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gptkbp:song
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melodic and varied
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gptkbp:subspecies
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several recognized
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends nesting area
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gptkbp:territory
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used during breeding season
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:type_of_care
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both parents involved
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gptkbp:vocalization
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varied and complex
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gptkbp:weight
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80 to 120 g
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gptkbp:wingspan
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38 to 46 cm
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Albany_Pine_Bush_Preserve
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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8
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