Nicaraguan Grackle (Quiscalus nicaraguensis)
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Nicaraguan Grackle

Quiscalus nicaraguensis Salvin & Godman, 1891

25–31 cmLength63 gWeight

The Nicaraguan grackle (Quiscalus nicaraguensis) is a species of passerine bird belonging to the genus Quiscalus, a genus of grackles in the New World blackbird family, Icteridae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Nicaragua

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Nicaraguan Grackle has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Refugio mixto Caño NegroCosta Rica2,937 records
  2. Medio Queso wetlandCosta Rica1,118 records
  3. Entrada Los Chiles (El Parque) hasta Caño NegroCosta Rica267 records
More places
  1. Laguna de TismaNicaragua248 records
  2. El Guayabo WetlandsNicaragua35 records
  3. Los Guatuzos Centro Ecológico y Río PapaturroNicaragua13 records
  4. RB Indio Maíz – Entrada y Refugio BartolaNicaragua4 records
  5. Isletas de Granada – Puerto de las Piedras Pintadas y costaNicaragua3 records
  6. Carretera hacia CofradiaNicaragua1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaNicaragua

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Nicaraguan grackle (Quiscalus nicaraguensis) is a species of passerine bird belonging to the genus Quiscalus, a genus of grackles in the New World blackbird family, Icteridae. It is found only in Nicaragua and northernmost Costa Rica.

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Questions

How big is the Nicaraguan Grackle?

The Nicaraguan Grackle is about 25–31 cm long and weighs around 63 g.

Where does the Nicaraguan Grackle live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: Nicaragua and northern Costa Rica. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

When is the best time to see the Nicaraguan Grackle?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Nicaraguan Grackle endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Nicaraguan Grackle as Least Concern.

What does the Nicaraguan Grackle eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Nicaraguan Grackle in?

It belongs to the family Oropendolas, New World Orioles, Blackbirds (Icteridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
25–31 cm
Weight
63 g
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
118 mm
Tail
124 mm
Bill
32 mm
Tarsus
33 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: Nicaragua and northern Costa Rica

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Quiscalus

Other birds in the genus Quiscalus

Common GrackleCommon GrackleQuiscalus quisculaCarib GrackleCarib GrackleQuiscalus lugubrisGreater Antillean GrackleGreater Antillean GrackleQuiscalus nigerBoat-tailed GrackleBoat-tailed GrackleQuiscalus majorGreat-tailed GrackleGreat-tailed GrackleQuiscalus mexicanusYellow-breasted ChatYellow-breasted ChatIcteria virensYellow-headed BlackbirdYellow-headed BlackbirdXanthocephalus xanthocephalusBobolinkBobolinkDolichonyx oryzivorusWestern MeadowlarkWestern MeadowlarkSturnella neglectaEastern MeadowlarkEastern MeadowlarkSturnella magna
Nicaraguan Grackle

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