grackle

noun

grack·le ˈgra-kəl

: any of a genus (Quiscalus of the family Icteridae) of large American blackbirds having iridescent black plumage

: any of various Asian starlings (such as the hill mynahs)

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Common grackle: May appear dark and scary from afar, but a closer look reveals their beauty Don't let the common grackle's mean-looking yellow eyes distract you from its beauty. —

Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024 The common grackle and many shimmering hummingbirds display iridescence like the way a prism splits light into a rainbow. —

Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024 Early infections in Texas were linked to dead wild birds (pigeons, blackbirds, and grackles) found on dairy farms. —

Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 22 Apr. 2024 Postmortem tests of grackles, blackbirds, and other birds found dead on dairy farms detected H5N1, but that didn't turn the tide. —

Amy Maxmen | Kff Health News, ABC News, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for grackle