The Boat-tailed Grackle is a medium-to-large sized shiny black songbird. The range of this species is coasts along the southeast of the United States; in Florida they are found inland as well as in coastal habitats. Part of their western range overlaps with the similar species Great-tailed Grackle.
Boat-tailed Grackles are highly sexually dimorphic; males and females vary in both plumage and size. Male Boat-tailed Grackles have iridescent and shiny black plumage, with a long, keel-shaped tail. Females are smaller and warm brown in plumage.
The Boat-tailed Grackle has a large range and its population trend is increasing as of December 2013. Their conservation status is therefore Least Concern.
Grackles are fascinating birds with intriguing behaviors and striking appearances. There are 10 living species of grackle in the world, along with one known extinct species. There are three Birdorable grackle species (read on to learn which ones we feature!). These New World birds live in various habitats... Read more »
