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Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
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Least Concern
Envergure
31,0 cm
Poids
166,5 g
Famille
Icteridae
Ordre
Passeriformes
The Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major) is a bird species in the family Icteridae (new world blackbirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31 cm and a weight of 166.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 31,0 cm | 12.2 in |
| Poids | 166,5 g | 5.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Icteridae (New World Blackbirds) |
| Genus | Quiscalus |
| Espèces | Quiscalus major |
Distribution
Boat-tailed Grackle has been recorded in 5 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Boat-tailed Grackle endangered?
The Boat-tailed Grackle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Boat-tailed Grackle nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days.
How big is the Boat-tailed Grackle?
The Boat-tailed Grackle has a wingspan of 31.0 cm, weight of 166.5 g.
What order and family does the Boat-tailed Grackle belong to?
The Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae.
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