Florida grackle

noun

: a variety (Quiscalus quiscula quiscula) of the common grackle that is found in the southeastern U.S. and is distinguished by its smaller size, longer bill, and the iridescence of its plumage which is purple on the head and green on the back

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“Florida grackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Florida%20grackle. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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