Boat-tailed Grackles
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Strictly a coastal species, Boat-tailed Grackles are found along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, as well as across the entire state of Florida generally near marshes and lakes.
With the lighting just right, the black male will shine with iridescent colors of purples, blues, and greens.
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Boat-tailed Grackle (male)
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The female is dark brown and russet in color.
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Boat-tailed Grackle (female)
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Boat-tailed Grackles are aptly named for their very long tails that make up almost half their body length and resembles the keel of a boat.
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Boat-tailed Grackle (male)
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“Singing A Song”
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There are two eye color variations with Boat-tailed Grackles Those males along the Gulf Coast and in Florida have brown eyes, as mine shows above. Along the East Coast, you’ll find the males with bright yellow eyes.
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