Austral Blackbird vs Boat-tailed Grackle

Curaeus curaeus compared with Quiscalus major

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Austral Blackbird Boat-tailed Grackle
Scientific Name Curaeus curaeus Quiscalus major
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Icteridae Icteridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 24.9 cm (9.8 in) 31.0 cm (12.2 in)
Weight 91.11666666666666 g (3.21 oz) 166.5 g (5.87 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 1-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Austral Blackbird only

Boat-tailed Grackle only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Austral Blackbird

Least Concern

Boat-tailed Grackle

About These Birds

Austral Blackbird

The Austral Blackbird is a medium-sized icterid found in woodland, forest edges, and gardens in Chile and adjacent Argentina. Weighing about 91.1g with a wingspan of 24.9cm, it has entirely glossy black plumage with a yellow eye. It is an omnivore feeding on insects, berries, and carrion, and is a common garden bird in southern South America.

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