Which blackbird has iridescent plumage and a long tail?

Common Grackle | Red Winged Blackbird | Brown Headed Cowbird | European Starling

Which habitat do grackles prefer?

Fields, parks, and urban areas | Deep ocean | Alpine peaks | Desert flats

What do common grackles commonly eat?

Insects, seeds, fruit, and small vertebrates | fish | tree bark | rocks

Which behavior is typical of grackles?

Large noisy flocks and opportunistic foraging | solitary | nocturnal | burrowing

Which sign indicates grackle presence?

Large flocks on ground and in trees with harsh calls | Large hoof prints | Shells on shore | Bird nests

Quiz Answers

Common Grackle. The common grackle has iridescent plumage and a long keel-shaped tail and is common in open areas.

Fields, parks, and urban areas. Grackles prefer fields, parks, and urban areas where they forage in flocks.

Insects, seeds, fruit, and small vertebrates. Grackles feed on insects, seeds, fruit, and small vertebrates and often forage in flocks.

Large noisy flocks and opportunistic foraging. Grackles form large noisy flocks and forage opportunistically in open areas.

Large flocks on ground and in trees with harsh calls indicate grackle presence.

Quiz Level Rated Medium for Advanced Minds about Bird