Participant Photo: Iridescent Common Grackle, Bronzed adult male

Appearing black at a distance, but close up will show a glossy purple head over a bronze iridescent body when seen in direct, bright morning sun! Common spring migrant in the west.

Submitter: Linda Cunico

Place: Pueblo West, CO, USA

Submission Date: May 10, 2022

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Categories: Blackbirds & Thrushes

Tags: adult male bronzed colorado Common Grackle iridescent feathers metallic west

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