Carib Grackle

Quiscalus lugubris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Icteridae

About

The Carib grackle is a New World tropical blackbird, a resident breeder in the Lesser Antilles and northern South America east of the Andes, from Colombia east to Venezuela and northeastern Brazil. There are eight subspecies, of which the most widespread is the nominate subspecies of Trinidad and the South American mainland. This subspecies was introduced to Tobago in 1905 and is now common there.

Fun Fact

There are eight subspecies, of which the most widespread is the nominate subspecies (Q.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is open areas, including cultivation and human habitation.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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