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Quiscalus

Quiscalus

1 9.9
A type of black bird in North and South America with shiny feathers
  • noun
  • /ˈkwɪskələs/
  • Specialized
: Quiscalus
  • 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
2 8.9

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
vsQuiscalus
  • Specialized
9.9

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

Quiscalus quiscula
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A black bird from eastern North America with shiny feathers

genus Quiscalus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bird species that includes grackles and lives in the Americas

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.