Grackle Collection

Eurasian golden oriole, Oriolus oriolus male 1, female 2, Venezuelan troupial, Icterus icterus 3, oriole blackbird
FLO4574134 Eurasian golden oriole, Oriolus oriolus male 1, female 2, Venezuelan troupial, Icterus icterus 3, oriole blackbird, Gymnomystax mexicanus 4, greater Antillean grackle, Quiscalus niger 5

Common grackle pair (Quiscalus quiscula) in courtship display. Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida, USA, April

Male Boat-Tailed Grackle with food in mouth

Boat-tailed grackle pair (Quiscalus major) in courtship display. Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida, USA, April

RF - Flock of Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) on wires at dawn. Crystal River, Florida, United States

Boat-tailed grackle, Quiscalus major (Boat-tailed grakle, Gracula barita). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

Satin bowerbird, Ptilonorhynchus violaceus
Satin bowerbird, male, Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin grackle, Ptilonorhynchus macleyii). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

Mexican grackle, Quiscalus mexicanus (Surinam daw, Corvus surinamensis) from a specimen in the possession of Marmaduke Tunstall

Boat-tailed Grackle, 1834. Creator: Robert Havell
Boat-tailed Grackle, 1834

Rusty Grakle, 1833. Creator: Robert Havell
Rusty Grakle, 1833

Purple Grackle, 1827. Creator: William Home Lizars
Purple Grackle, 1827. [Quiscalus versicolor. 1. Male, 2. Female. Plant Vulgo, Indian Corn]

Purple Grackle, early-mid 19th century. Creator: John James Audubon
Purple Grackle, early-mid 19th century

Grackle flight silhouette
birds, bird silhouettes, birds in flight, blackbirds, grackle, Johann Schumacher, 691683132

Grackle bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

John T. Bowen after John James Audubon, Boat-tailed Grackle, American, c. 1810 - probably 1856, hand-colored lithograph

Boat-tailed Grackle -Quiscalus major-, male, calling, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, USA

Two Boat-tailed Grackles -Quiscalus major-, males, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, USA

AUDUBON: GRACKLE. Female (top) and male Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus peruvianus) adult male, feeding on seed, standing on wet ground, Summit Gardens, Panama, November

Picture No. 10885288
Common Grackle - in winter - February (Quiscalus quiscula) Date:

Picture No. 10886609
Carib Grackle - male - Venezuela (Quiscalus lugubris) Date:

Picture No. 10883186
Boat Tailed Grackle - Male displaying to Rival Male (Cassidix mexicanus) Date:

Picture No. 10892288
Great-tailed Grackle - male (Quiscalus mexicanus) Date:

Picture No. 10892289
Great-tailed Grackle - male drinking (Quiscalus mexicanus) Date:

Picture No. 10892286
Great-tailed Grackle - male displaying (Quiscalus mexicanus) Date:

Picture No. 10899387
Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger) Date:

Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major) adult male, calling, perched on twig, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, U.S.A. March

Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major) two adult males, calling, perched on twig, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, U.S.A. March

Carib Grackle (Quiscalus lugubris inflexirostris) adult male, singing, perched on branch, Fond Doux Plantation, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, December

Carib Grackle (Quiscalus lugubris) adult male, perched on post, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, November

Quiscalus major, boat-tailed grackle
Plate 187 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Quiscalus quiscula, common grackle
Plate 7 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved by W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh

Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) adult male, close-up of head, displaying to attract female, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. February

AUDUBON: GRACKLE. Common, or purple, grackle (Quiscalus quiscula), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Greater Antillean Grackle (Quiscalus niger crassirostris) adult, preening, perched on branch, Linstead, Jamaica, april

Common Grackle (Quiscalus guiscula) adult, bathing at pool in city parkland, Central Park, New York, New York State, U.S.A. april

Carib Grackle (Quiscalus lugubris) adult, pecking at small stone on wet surface, Grenada

Nubian Ibex and Tristrams Starling
Male Nubian Ibex (Capra ibex nubiana AKA Capra nubiana) and Tristrams Starling or Tristrams Grackle (Onychognathus tristramii)

Great-tailed Grackle Mexico Pacific coast
JZ-1658 Great tailed grackle - & coconut Pacific Coast, Mexico Quiscalus mexicanus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Boat-tailed Grackle - juvenile female. Occurs in Florida and along south and east seaboard of USA. Weston, Florida, USA
ASW-4694 Boat-tailed Grackle - juvenile female. Occurs in Florida and along south and east seaboard of USA. Weston, Florida, USA. Quiscalus major Alan J. S

Boat Tailed Grackle - southern USA, central America
PM-10384 Boat Tailed Grackle southern USA, central America Cassidix mexicanus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Grackle - Female, May Great Lakes Region, Michigan, Eastern USA _TPL7746
TOM-1000 Common Grackle - Female, May Great Lakes Region, Michigan, Eastern USA Quiscalus quiscula Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great-tailed Grackles - males fighting
ROG-11092 Great-Tailed GRACKLES - males fighting Quiscalus mexicanus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Grackle
JZ-2398 Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Boat-Tailed Grackle - male displaying Lake Kissimee, florida, USA BI000929
COS-1112 Boat-Tailed Grackle - male displaying Lake Kissimee, Florida, USA Quiscalus major Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Boat-tailed Grackle female. Inhabits coastal saltwater marshes, inland lakes and streams, farms and towns
ASW-4447 Boat-tailed Grackle female Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Quiscalus major Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Mesmerizing Courtship Displays: A Glimpse into the World of Grackles" Witnessing nature's enchanting courtship rituals is truly a sight to behold. In the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, a pair of Boat-tailed grackles (Quiscalus major) engage in an intricate dance, their vibrant feathers shimmering under the golden sun. Nearby, another duo of Common grackles (Quiscalus quiscula) elegantly display their affectionate bond. The Boat-tailed grackle, with its majestic appearance and striking blue-black plumage, stands tall as one of nature's wonders. Captured by Robert Havell in 1834, his artwork immortalizes this remarkable species for generations to come. Similarly, Rusty Grakle (1833), Purple Grackle (1827), and Purple Grackle by John James Audubon showcase the timeless beauty that these birds possess. Not far away lies Mexico's own avian gem - the Mexican grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus). With its glossy black feathers reflecting iridescent hues under sunlight, it captivates all who lay eyes upon it. In flight or perched on wires at dawn in Crystal River, flocks of Boat-tailed grackles create a mesmerizing silhouette against the sky. Their synchronized movements resemble an orchestrated ballet performance that leaves spectators awestruck. Let us not forget about Australia's Satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus), whose captivating displays go beyond courtship rituals. Known for building elaborate bowers adorned with shiny objects to attract mates; they are true artists among feathered creatures. Grackles have undoubtedly carved their place in both art and nature alike – from stunning illustrations dating back centuries to real-life encounters that leave us spellbound. These incredible birds remind us of the boundless beauty found within our natural world.