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Common Grackle at Olentangy River Trail, Columbus, Ohio, USA
The Common Grackle ( Quiscalus quiscula ) is a large bird which is found in large numbers through much of North America. Adults have long dark bill, pale yellow eyes and long tail. Its feathers appear black with purple green or blue iridescence on the head. It has primarily bronze sheen in body plumage. The Common Grackle forages on the ground, in shallow water or shrubs. It will steal food from other birds. It is omnivorous, eating insects, minnows, frogs, eggs, berries, seeds and even small...
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Song Sparrow Singing - Olentangy River Trail, Columbus, Ohio, USA
The Song Sparrow ( Melospiza melodia ) is a medium sized American Sparrow. Among the native Sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant and adaptable species. Adult Song Sparrows has brown under-parts with dark streaks on the back and are white underneath with dark streaking and dark brown spot s in middle of breast. They have a brown cap and a long brown tail. Although they are habitat generalist; their habitat is brushy areas and marshes. They also thrive in human...
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