About the Slender-billed Grackle
The slender-billed grackle is an extinct species of grackle in the Icteridae family of birds. The species was closely related to the western clade of the great-tailed grackle, from which it diverged quite recently, around 1.2 million years ago. It weighed 2.5 oz to 5 oz.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Quiscalus palustris |
| Species Codes | slbgra1, SBGR |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slender-billed Grackle belong to?
The Slender-billed Grackle (Quiscalus palustris) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Slender-billed Grackle?
The slender-billed grackle is an extinct species of grackle in the Icteridae family of birds. The species was closely related to the western clade of the great-tailed grackle, from which it diverged quite recently, around 1.2 million years ago. It weighed 2.5 oz to 5 oz....
Where can I report a Slender-billed Grackle sighting?
You can log sightings of Slender-billed Grackle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slbgra1, or on iNaturalist.
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