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Quiscalus

Quiscalus

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A type of black bird in North and South America with shiny feathers
  • noun
  • /ˈkwɪskələs/
  • Specialized
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  • The purple grackle belongs to the genus Quiscalus and is common in eastern North America.

Examples

  • Many species within Quiscalus are noted for their glossy black feathers and social behavior.

  • Ornithologists often study Quiscalus populations to understand avian adaptation in urban environments.

  • The Quiscalus family includes several species of blackbirds.

  • I saw a Quiscalus in the park yesterday.

  • Many species within Quiscalus are noted for their glossy black feathers and social behavior.

  • The purple grackle, which belongs to the genus Quiscalus, is common in eastern North America.

  • Ornithologists often study Quiscalus populations to understand avian adaptation in urban environments.

Synonyms

grackle
vsQuiscalus
  • US
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A large black bird with a long tail and shiny feathers

covers the broader genus level rather than a single long tailed species
genus Quiscalus
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  • Specialized
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A group of bird species that includes grackles and lives in the Americas

is the same genus but highlighted by iridescent plumage and common name recognition

Compounds

genus Quiscalus
  • Specialized
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A group of bird species that includes grackles and lives in the Americas

Quiscalus quiscula
  • Specialized
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A black bird from eastern North America with shiny feathers

Surface Forms

Quiscalus singular
Quiscalus plural

Etymology

Quiscalus likely comes from older local names for the grackle and was made into a scientific genus name, so think of it as the birds' 'family name'. That's why Quiscalus refers today to the American blackbirds known for their shiny, iridescent feathers.