Facts: Grackle
Appearance: Grackles are mostly black in color, with an iridescent sheen that varies from purple to green. They vary in size according to the particular species, but the ones generally seen in our area are about 12 inches in length. The grackles common to New Jersey and the north east coast are called Boat Tailed grackles, having to do with their V-shaped tails that crease during flight.
Habit: These birds are notorious for being very noisy and aggressive. They tend to gather in large numbers making them quite a nuisance for both residential neighborhoods and commercial properties. They are most often seen near the coastline, only rarely are they seen venturing further inland. During the winter months, Grackles in the north east will migrate south in search of warm weather and a plentiful food source.
Health/Damage Concerns: Due to their habit of gathering in large numbers, Grackles can cause lots of damages to all types of properties. Not only is the uric acid in the feces corrosive and unsanitary, they are also aggressive and loud, scaring away potential customers and people just trying to walk near their nesting/feeding sight.
Diet: Scavenger diet; feeds on human food scraps and agricultural crops.
Reproduction: The breeding season for Grackles is during the Spring. Females will generally have one brood per year, laying an average of four to five eggs per brood. The incubation period lasts for only two weeks, and young are able to fly in as little as three weeks. Nesting sites are often built in trees, but they are also fond of nesting in areas of dense vegetation and in marsh lands.
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