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Brewer's Blackbird or Great-Tailed Grackle?
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:14 am
by MtnAg08
This one doesn't seem to have the tail needed to be a great-tailed grackle but I feel like the body, face and eyes resemble what I'm seeing in pictures. I assume it's a Brewer's Blackbird but it doesn't appear to have the purplish tinge so I'm just not sure.
Re: Brewer's Blackbird or Great-Tailed Grackle?
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2026 10:30 am
by Charlie Spencer
Location and date, please?
I cannot confirm a blackbird species but it's not a Great-tailed or Boat-tailed Grackle. The bill is much too short, and the body isn't bulky enough.
Re: Brewer's Blackbird or Great-Tailed Grackle?
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2026 2:09 pm
by MtnAg08
Avon, CO. Photo taken 4/21/26.
Re: Brewer's Blackbird or Great-Tailed Grackle?
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2026 11:54 pm
by Charlie Spencer
Thanks. Hopefully we'll hear from someone who can eliminate Rusty Blackbird.
Re: Brewer's Blackbird or Great-Tailed Grackle?
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2026 1:24 am
by stitch58
I vote Brewer's, I think the picture is a bit under exposed so the coloring appears off. I lightened the picture a bit & it looks okay for Brewer's plus the bill appears a bit heavy for a Rusty. Keep in mind though I've only seen Brewer's once. I've seen quite a few Rusty though. Believe range favors Brewer's as well.
Re: Brewer's Blackbird or Great-Tailed Grackle?
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2026 5:53 pm
by MtnAg08
Was back at that park this morning and got some more pictures with better lighting. Feeling pretty confident on Brewer's now.