Tricolored Blackbird vs Slender-billed Grackle
Agelaius tricolor compared with Quiscalus palustris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tricolored Blackbird | Slender-billed Grackle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelaius tricolor | Quiscalus palustris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Icteridae | Icteridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 59.86666666666667 g (2.11 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Tricolored Blackbird
Extinct
Slender-billed Grackle
About These Birds
Tricolored Blackbird
The Tricolored Blackbird, <em>Agelaius tricolor</em>, belongs to the family Icteridae, the New World blackbirds, and is endemic to the Pacific Coast of North America. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is closely associated with wetland habitats, where it forms some of the largest colonial breeding aggregations of any North American bird. Its range is largely restricted to California and small portions of adjacent states and Baja California, Mexico. The Tricolored …