grackle with white tail
hello.It is march 17,happy st pats day,and i was lookin up wut kind of bird i just saw and found this forum.It was a black bird descibed as the others and also had a white tail..I live in Eden ny.It was at my feeder eatin off my suet cage and it would move to the upper branch of the tree and flutter the tail in an up and down motion,it was cool but left just as fast as it came…pretty cool to see. Blackbird in USA with white tail feathers. Another reason is – white feathers come when the bird is getting old. Black grackle sized bird with white under its tail. Identification. Males are glossy black. About the length of the tail it had a long tail or shorter tail? The great-tailed grackle or Mexican grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) is a medium-sized, highly social passerine bird native to North and South America.A member of the family Icteridae, it is one of 10 extant species of grackle and is closely related to the boat-tailed grackle and the extinct slender-billed grackle. My husband and I just saw a common grackle with about 4 or 5 white tail feathers at a feeder in our yard. W. 6-7' 6" (1.8-2.3 m). today march 18,2013 i spotted a black bird on my patio with 2 white tail feathers.i am 69 and i have never seen a black bird with white tail feathers before. The Boat-tail is a more aquatic creature, nesting in marshes, scavenging on beaches. My son & I also so a grackle last year with one white wing feather. Required fields are marked *. Grackles walk around lawns and fields on their long legs or gather in noisy groups high in trees, typically evergreens. Yellow eyes. Males are slightly larger than females. Long, keeled tail. I spotted a blackbird with a single white tail feather at our feeder. We live on the St Lawrence River. Color: Black-and-white striped head. Male grackles stand out from other blackbirds due to their sheer size. If you are interested you could subscribe to birdtablenews via email – this way it comes direct to your computer and you don’t have to go looking for it. I have birdfeeders spread throughout my yard, but, he was not near the birdfeeders. It’s good to hear about all these sightings. The Carolina wren is small with a round body, long tail and long thin bill. Today I saw a bird, rather large, dark possibly black, with white horizontal stripes on it’s tail. White under parts. You cannot paste images directly. Here is a post I have written about it – http://birdtablenews.com/2009/02/some-reasons-for-birds-with-white-feathers/ It was in flight so they were very noticable. The female Grackle is slightly smaller, less glossy with shorter tail than the male. Costs, legs, as well as shoes are actually dark. Males are dark bluish green in bright sunlight and 16 ½ inches in length. The key differences are found in the colors of the iridescent feathers and in the shape of the tail. I found a bird on Flickr Photo Sharing that is like the one I am seeing. I'm in Northwest Ohio. Wonder if it is the same bird others have seen. The reply was. In the southwest, flocks of Great-tailed Grackles feed in open country during the day, but often come into towns at night, forming noisy roosting aggregations in the trees in city parks. The breast of the pictured bird is much lighter than that of the bird I saw. I wonder if it is some sort of mutation. Wife called me to window.we watch birds at feeders Interesting there was a black bird with one white feather among all the other black birds.I am 61 and never seen one. It seems that white feathers can mean something is lacking in their diet. Pasted as rich text. I’m really pleased you got in touch with me and sorry I can’t give you a definite answer. Without a picture it makes it really difficult. Females are dark brown overall with black wings and are slightly smaller than males (14 ½ inches long). We ran across this post and thought we would post ours as well. Posted by 9 years ago. The bird had a leucistic (white… You did a great job of suggesting a junco on the limited information I gave you. Some possibilities in order of my opinion of what you saw; 1. Females are brown with paler eyebrow and throat. Yellow eyes. I’ve looked at a lot of pictures of sparrows and warbles; the body type seems right but none have a body as dark as the one of my deck. Please let me know if any of this is of help to you. http://www.flickr.com/photos/11437102@N00/319018993/, http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/AboutBirdsandFeeding/Albinism_Leucism.htm, http://www.audubon.org/bird/boa/BOA_index.html, Magies killing baby sparrows, taking blackbird eggs and chicks. I realize the time of year as well as age and sex of the bird may determine feather color, so this identification is turning out to be complex. Grieving Warbler: Medium-sized warbler along with an olive-green back, wings, rear, and also grey hood. Today in Raleigh NC I saw a small bird that appeared to be black (it was in the shade so it was hard to see the exact color). You can take photos through glass sometimes and they come out OK. Am going to put a post in about your little bird. Close. I’ve also spotted a Common Grackle with white tail feathers and a white band around the neck! Trisha. Common Grackle is smaller than the other two grackle species, with a shorter tail and smaller bill. Paste as plain text instead, × Upload or insert images from URL. img713.imageshack.us/img713... 9 … We noticed this bird a few weeks ago. Hi, I live in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada and I have seen a blackbird with a with tail a few times this spring. Eight great-tailed grackle subspecies are recognized, but only 3 are found in North America. However I have not seen him in flight. × Glad the grackle is accepted by the flock. I’ve been putting bird food out today as well. Shape: Stocky with large head and short stiff tail. Great activity for children, don’t you think? to welcome Spring,
Romeo, Michigan 7/20/09, While visiting Cambria CA, we saw a bird among a flock of blackbirds completely splotched with white feathers. I saw a bird at my feeder that was about grackle sized, but it had white feathers under its tail. The tail may resemble a boat keel creating drag as the bird, flapping its wings, moves slowly through the air. In December I was lucky enough to get this comment from the USA about a black bird that had some white tail feathers. It has specks of white on the sides of its head and two long all white tail feathers. The common name Grackle is a holdover from a European habit of calling a few birds with dark plumage such as crows and starlings, grackles. http://birdtablenews.com/2009/02/some-reasons-for-birds-with-white-feathers/, Below is another comment I received with a link which may help answer your question Hi – I have a pet european starling with one white feather on her breast. White under parts. I had been doing lots of research on the web and had just decided the best candidate is the slate-colored junco. There could be other reasons as I get loads of people in America seeing blackbirds with white feathers. Seems like pied leucism is more typically expressed in splotches and over broad regions of the body. I am not sure if there is another color on it. And it doesn’t seem to be as skiddish as other birds. The one here seems to similar in size to a grackle. Some possibilities in order of my opinion of what you saw; 1. Grackle populations thrive due primarily to their less than picky diet. Until the 1970s, this big blackbird was considered to be the same species as the Great-tailed Grackle, but the two forms overlap on the coasts of Texas and Louisiana without interbreeding. Bazarre, Hi cheryl, It seems there are a few white tailed blackbirds. Thank you for taking the time to get in touch and ask the question. Females are brown with paler eyebrow and throat. Just a single bird but has been at my feeders the past several days. I saw a flock of black birds this morning here Iowa. Some internet pictures show slate-colored juncos with darker breasts. Reasons for White feathers. When she’s pecking around on the ground, it looks like she has just one or two white tail feathers, but when she flies and fans out her tail, half of her tail has white feathers and the other half is black. grackle with a white tail. Decided to look it up and found this site. Black tail with white outer tail feathers with black bars or spots. I have seen many White tailed Blackbird’s since May 2013. Lisa2, The upper body is a red-brown color with no pattern and underneath is buff/tan in color. Hi, http://www.flickr.com/photos/11437102@N00/319018993/. Until the 1970s, this big blackbird was considered to be the same species as the Great-tailed Grackle, but the two forms overlap on the coasts of Texas and Louisiana without interbreeding. My first posting on May 4, 2009 was one of the earlier sightings, I guess. Thanks so much for your interest and help. It is seen only as a single bird in our yard and just hops around to find insects. In the southwest, flocks of Great-tailed Grackles feed in open country during the day, but often come into towns at night, forming noisy roosting aggregations in the trees in city parks. 2. Male with small red spot at back of head. When possible we encourage the reporting of these two forms in eBird. that's Alchemey enough
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30-31" (76-79 cm). Baltimore oriole. I was curious to know the species of the bird and the feeding habits. I live in Granview Missouri USA (suburb of Kansas City). They have a long white stripe above the eye and the throat and chin are also white. Not even the Royal Society of the Protection of Birds (RSPB). I had my son in law look it up for me but he didn’t have any luck finding what it was. proclaim the birth
Must be a smart bird! Also, I’m wondering if the white tailed blackbird reported by the original poster was as small as the one I saw. There seem to be a lot of reasons. But here is what I found out a while ago. It’s lost most of its tail feathers and appears to be missing a couple of wing primaries as well. Trisha, hi there – we are from Canada- specifically Sudbury in the far north – we have seen 1 bird with white tail feathers – we though he fell into some paint last year hahahaha That prompted my search. Black wings with white spots. Red-headed Woodpeckers, whether male or female, look alike, wearing tuxedo-like plumage with all-red heads from throat, completely over the head and down the back of the head to the base of the neck. There is another grackle in our area though, one people are less familiar with, the Common Grackle. 4 of 7 The female great-tailed grackle female is brown with darker wings and tail. I live in northern Wisconsin and have seen a bird that is mostly black but the whole tip of its tail is white. Common Grackles are large, lanky blackbirds with long legs and long tails. I am 72and I have never seen a black bird with a white tail. Adult upperparts are dark bronzy purple, with an iridescent blue-green head and a bright yellow eye. Nonetheless, they are showing up more as time go on… And the bird you saw was travelling with a flock. And the tail!. I’ve read that it could be partial albino. Great-tailed Grackle, Quiscalus mexicanus, with unusual white tail feathers at Hermann Park, Houston, 9 April 2012. This bird, spotted in the Ramble in Central Park, has a white head, and birders have been out there trying to spot him: Another photo of the leucistic Common Grackle in Central Park. 0:00 / Great-tailed grackle (call / song) call, song. 58 thoughts on “ Blackbird in USA with white tail feathers ” George March 21, 2015 at 7:13 pm. Washington Birds. Their range is expanding up the Atlantic coast. It’s easy to look at a Great-tailed Grackle and think you’ve seen a Common. They are known as snow birds and will soon move north. In general, there is no Grackle sized, black bird with white under tail that is native to Virginia. 30-31" (76-79 cm). There are many large flocks in Florida during the winter but this one was a loner and at first I thought it was something hanging from its tail but it was real white tail feathers. I have read that it is due to a lack of the pigment that makes the feathers stay black. Brewer's blackbird. Its always on my balcony along with a mate who doesn't have tail feathers this long or distinct. The feathers are mostly on one side of the tail and most visible when the bird is in flight but can be seen when the bird has it’s tail folded and is perched. We do have a wetland not more than 100 yards from our home, city habitat and farmland everywhere. On May 4th, 2009 at approximately 4:15 PM Grackle Information Grackle Control Purple Grackle Bronzed Grackle Great-Tailed Grackle (a.k.a. will see if I can find anything else out, thanks for getting in touch. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Identification. Grackles are iridescent and what you really saw was glossy light reflection rather than light feathers. Our son is saying that he sees flocks of them while sitting in his bow hunting stand in the fall. This species was formerly considered a single species with the great-tailed grackle, which lives in the Southwest. [TN-Bird] White Tailed Common Grackle. It has been around a few times this spring, I also noticed it last spring but never see it in the summer, fall or winter. The tail feather seems to be completely white both from the top and the bottom. Afterall they appear to be in many parts of the world; only difference is the duel white on each verses the single or duel white in the middle. Hi, How interesting. I got a kick out of your private email in which you suggested the dark-eyed junco as a candidate for the bird I saw on my deck in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. I wonder if it is some sort of mutation. Trisha from Bird Table News. It lacks the bronzy iridescence of the Bronzed Grackle, instead being largely purplish overall (see below), some with a distinctly greenish back. Great-tailed grackle. I wrote a short piece giving some facts about why blackbirds have white feathers – here is the link if you are interested –, http://birdtablenews.com/2009/02/some-reasons-for-birds-with-white-feathers/, I used to see a blackbird with white feathers and I always looked for it. The key differences are found in the colors of the iridescent feathers and in the shape of the tail. The purple grackle (stonei), found southeast of the Appalachians, has a purplish body and head, with a blue or greenish glossed tail. Could you get a photo. I’ve been finding out about blackbirds and white feathers. Grackles are iridescent and what you really saw was glossy light reflection rather than light feathers. Strong direct flight with rapidly beating wings. Alchemy -
In England nobody seems to know about them. All I have ever found out about blackbirds that have white tail feathers is that – something is not right with the bird. I have only been to America once in my life and that was to North Carolina and then Florida. I get about ten blackbirds a day now! In general, there is no Grackle sized, black bird with white under tail that is native to Virginia. There is usually only one and it only appears in spring and summer. Males can reach a length of 13 inches, although much of that can be measured in an exceptionally long tail. Any ideas about identity of this bird will be appreciated. barn swallow I just saw a white tailed blackbird here in Hebron, IL. Color: Black-and-white striped head. bright shrub and tree,
The very similar boat-tailed grackle overlaps with the great-tailed grackle in southwestern coastal Louisiana and eastern Texas. Lascassas Tn. Keep watching, as time passes things change. They are sometimes like a small flock flitting round. Your email address will not be published. Great-tailed Grackle: Large blackbird, iridescent black body and purple sheen. Walks on ground, wades in water to forage. Yesterday, while I sat looking through the websites for blackbirds with white tails, Carolyn, my wife, softly spoke my name several times. June 2, 2019 in Help Me Identify a North American Bird. A large blackish eagle with white head and tail and heavy yellow bill. Your link has been automatically embedded. Think I was mainly viewing the underside of it’s tail. It is a common bird within its habitat — freshwater and saltwater marshes near the coast — but this habitat does not include Central Park, nor does the bird appear with any regularity elsewhere on the island of Manhattan proper. A small flock of black birds (flat black in color with a greenish-blue iridescence, mostly to the head, neck and chest, and bright white-ish eyes; your common black birds) of maybe seven to ten members visited our feeders this morning at about 7:40 AM. This little bird seems to like the mix. Brown-headed cowbird. It is possible that all the white tailed blackbirds are lacking something in their diet. If get any good photos I will try to post them somewhere. The bird had a leucistic (white) spot. Let me second guess myself by offering a Yellow-billed Cuckoo. He does not seem to have an injury. Never saw anything like this before. Behavior: The big male grackle glides downward with wings set, the tips of the primaries separated from each other and distinctly curved upward by the weight of his heavy body, and with his long tail folded together upward so that the feathers lie in a vertical plane, like that of the purple grackle, and vibrating from side to side in the breeze. They eat many crops (notably corn) and nearly anything else as well, including garbage. Like how long was the bill and what shape was the bill? Forest. An amazed couple took this picture after they spotted a rare bird with a white head and a black body in their garden. Thanks for letting us know. I have never seen it flying past. Hi Jaan, I have been looking as well, but found it difficult to see what bird it could be, especially with it being in the USA. I did not realise there were so many black birds with partial feathers so find it all interesting. When sunbeams warm
So it seems that it may not be a new breed of bird. Years ago an old family friend used to live there. The head is flat and the bill is longer than in most blackbirds, with the hint of a downward curve. Large, lanky blackbird with flat crown and long tail. Black tail with white outer tail feathers with black bars or spots. Recently had 8 inches of snow, is this a new breed? In the United States Great-tailed Grackles are a southwestern species with a year-round territory that begins west of the Mississippi River and that extends all the way to southern California. Eyes yellow to white; dusky for immatures. You need to provide more details. We have a blackbird with several white tail feathers visiting our feeder here in NJ today. Hi...can anyone tell me what knd of bird this is? Airfoils are actually dim with pair of white bars. It makes me curious if they are actually producing new babies with this trait? In the Southeast, in particular along the coast and in wetland areas, a common and related species if the boat-tailed grackle. Here is an article I wrote – When I saw my first white tailed blackbird in my garden I was so surprised. It gives the bird a ragged look that seems to emphasize its angry appearance. I shot ten photos and all but one took well enough to show the white tail feather and several profiles appear to indicate it is a blackbird, i.e., head and beak shape and body color. I live 15 miles North of Liverpool, in England. Looked healthy enough to me. About the same size as a White-crowned Sparrow, but with a much shorter tail. They are related to blackbirds. The bird was much smaller than a robin. Bobolink. Common Grackle (23%) These birds occur on more than 20% of eBird checklists for the state. There seem to be one or two white feathered blackbirds around. Strong direct flight. For several mornings (August 3-8 2010) I have awakened to a tap on my bedroom window and to my amazement there was a small black bird with white striped underfeathers. It is found around ponds and streams (Florida peninsula), farmlands, towns and cities. That is really fascinating. I suppose we will never know, but thanks for adding to this information that is turning into a very wide area where white feathers birds are. The more details you can provide the better. To all who have seen the Whitetailed Blackbird, he/she does seem to get around. Long, keeled tail. I took several pictures of a large black bird (larger then the all black crows in the area – Escondido CA) and I cannot find any information on this bird. i saw a black bird with white tail fethers it was so cool i havent saw that kind of bird before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whereabouts in the USA is Burtonsville? Males have ridiculously long tails, almost as long as their body, often held in a V-shape. It was really hot but it was great staying with a family and seeing that part of the USa. What a magnificent tail he has, one almost as long as the bird’s whole body. The Boat-tail is a more aquatic creature, nesting in marshes, scavenging on beaches. If it had been injured the white tail feathers may not have been identical on both sides. If the grackle is feeding with the flock then maybe he is not lacking in any nutrients. and buttercups grow
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I live in central North Carolina and have seen a blackbird with two white stripes on the tail but it’s breast is the same color as a robin’s breast. It was difficult to see if there were others like him, however, as it was not in my yard. I wonder if it is illness or old age. Listen to Boat-tailed grackle on bird-sounds.net - a comprehensive collection of North American bird songs and bird calls. White Tail on a Grackle. It seems the white feather could be due to an injury, or due to old age, or due to lack of a pigment that makes the feathers black, or due to a bad diet (I suppose that means they do not get enough natural food). Thanks for getting in touch. It never seems to show up when i have the camera close by! Trisha. I’ll delve further. Some possibilities in order of my opinion of what you saw; 1. My husband and I just saw a common grackle with about 4 or 5 white tail feathers at a feeder in our yard. The bird had a leucistic (white) spot. Never saw one before! White under parts. Here is an article I wrote about it http://birdtablenews.com/2009/02/some-reasons-for-birds-with-white-feathers/. Mrs J was sipping her coffee and watching the birds and saw this guy. Super Moderator. Boat-tailed Grackle: Large, black bird with a very long, keel-shaped tail. Got the seeds from two young girls who went door to door in our neighbor (under their grandmother’s supervision) giving out the mix when we had an unusual snow of about 3 inches (7.6cm) the other day. for all he's worth
Your email address will not be published. Adult common grackles have a long and dark bill, pale yellow eyes, and a long tail. Here’s what I’ve found: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/AboutBirdsandFeeding/Albinism_Leucism.htm, Hi – I have a pet european starling with one white feather on her breast. Jessica April 28, 2015 at 12:55 pm. There is another grackle in our area though, one people are less familiar with, the Common Grackle. but he is back this year and the tail feathers are even more white – he is totally accepted by the flock – and seems to be prospering – he is a common grackle and has a blue head -just like the rest- only his tail feathers are different – and they are the same on both sides so when he is not flying they are not visable – they tuck in on the ground – in take off and flight they are totally symetrical – thanks, Hi there – It’s lovely to hear from you -from the far north of Canada to england. Voice Call: a low chut ; males may give a louder clack . That prompted my search. NJ does stand for New Jersey. call / song. Mum thinks its humourous because Ive recently developed Vertiligo and have a large white patch at the back of my head, where Ive lost Melanin pigment. A Grackle is a large (11 to 13 inches) black bird with purple or bronze iridescence. Leucism is an abnormal plumage condition caused by a genetic mutation. Black tail with white outer tail feathers with black bars or spots. I saw a/the white-tailed blackbird yesterday at my birdfeeder in Burtonsville, MD. When possible we encourage the reporting of these two forms in eBird. March 20, 2020 / jeffreyw. Wherever it occurs, this big blackbird is impossible to overlook -- especially the male, with his great oversized tail and incredible variety of callnotes. It’s lost most of its tail feathers and appears to be missing a couple of wing primaries as well. Just saw it today 4/22/09 and am activly watching for it. Lately, ravens are attracting a lot of attention in Massachusetts. The thrushes are always in the background as well. Bronzed cowbird. The birds I usually call “blackbirds” are much larger than robins. Regards Nelson, I emailed Nelson back to make sure NJ stood for New Jersey. Many people inquire if Grackles are related to crows. Good to hear from the USA. for me. Mildred P of NC August 8, 2010 at 1:53 pm. Saw a blackbird with 2 white tail feathers on each side of tail May 2012 in Penna. I’m here in Manahawkin, NJ and have a Common Grackle with white tail feathers at my feeder right now. Blackbird, Jackdaw) Pictures of Different Kinds of Grackles The Grackle , or common grackle, is a black bird about ten to twelve inches tall and are similar to blackbirds but have a longer tail and larger body. Trisha. The purple grackle (stonei), found southeast of the Appalachians, has a purplish body and head, with a blue or greenish glossed tail. The male sports a glossy, black and purple sheen. 10. Today as I looked out, I noticed one bird with white feathers on each side of its tail. I will put your comment as an article in case anyone else can help. Rarely strays from coastal salt marshes except in Florida where it is also inland. Young birds lack the white head and tail, and resemble adult Golden Eagles, but are variably marked with white and have a black, more massive bill. Stumbled across this site while searching the internet for a black bird with a white tail. I've just spotted a common grackle with white tail feathers. I bet you look for the blackbird again. My husband and I just saw a common grackle with about 4 or 5 white tail feathers at a feeder in our yard. Grackles are iridescent and what you really saw was glossy light reflection rather than light feathers. Common Grackle (24%) Scarlet Tanager (24%) Red-bellied Woodpecker (23%) Eastern Bluebird (23%) White-breasted Nuthatch (22%) Eastern Wood-Pewee (22%) ... Black wings with white spots. Hi Rick, thanks for getting in touch. Other species of grackles found in the New World include the great-tailed grackle, Nicaraguan grackle, Great Antillean grackle and the Carib grackle. It can be called partial albino. It’s easy to look at a Great-tailed Grackle and think you’ve seen a Common. Look For This big, dark bird is like a common grackle with a tail extension. Solid white black. I wrote about some of the reasons why blackbirds have white tail feathers, but am getting so many people getting in touch from America that I wonder if there are other reasons. Last updated: 01/13/2017; visit www.rirrc.org for most up-to-date version. When it flew away from my deck I could see two white stripes on its tail, one stripe on each side. From: "David Stone"
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