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Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

Troupials and Allies · Passeriformes

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13 photos6 recordings20 locations50 checklists

Photos (13)

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Thu, Jul 29, 2021 · 136 E Grayson St, San Antonio US-TX (29.4422,-98.4808) · View checklist

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Sun, Aug 17, 2025 · Alameda Central · View checklist

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Thu, Jul 29, 2021 · 136 E Grayson St, San Antonio US-TX (29.4422,-98.4808) · View checklist

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Sun, Jan 19, 2014 · Malibu Creek SP · View checklist

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male bird walking on ground

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Sat, Apr 12, 2014 · Apollo Park · View checklist

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Sat, Jul 31, 2021 · Woodlawn Lake (HOTE 093) · View checklist

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Sun, Jan 19, 2014 · Malibu Creek SP · View checklist

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female bird perched on tree

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Sat, Apr 12, 2014 · Apollo Park · View checklist

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Sun, Dec 1, 2013 · South Coast Botanic Garden · View checklist

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Sun, Jun 7, 2026 · 7007 W US Highway 90, San Antonio US-TX (29.4030,-98.6298) · View checklist

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Sun, Jun 7, 2026 · 7007 W US Highway 90, San Antonio US-TX (29.4030,-98.6298) · View checklist

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Sun, Jun 7, 2026 · 7007 W US Highway 90, San Antonio US-TX (29.4030,-98.6298) · View checklist

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Sun, Jun 7, 2026 · 7007 W US Highway 90, San Antonio US-TX (29.4030,-98.6298) · View checklist

Audio Recordings (6)

Song
Sat, May 16, 2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103) · Bexar County · Texas · United States

Zoom F3 · Wildtronics Pro Mono · Parabola

It was perched on the top of vegetation next to the lake as it sang and looked around.

SongCall
Fri, Feb 20, 2026Pearsall Park, San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas · United States

Zoom F3 · Wildtronics Pro Mono · Parabola

Call
Thu, Aug 7, 2025Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103) · Bexar County · Texas · United States

Zoom F3 · Wildtronics Pro Mono · Parabola

Call
Sat, Dec 13, 2025Medina River Greenway--Pleasanton Rd Trailhead · Bexar County · Texas · United States

Zoom F3 · Wildtronics Pro Mono · Parabola

Call
Tue, Dec 23, 20255828–5836 Ray Ellison Blvd, San Antonio US-TX (29.3578,-98.6259) · Bexar County · Texas · United States

Zoom F3 · Wildtronics Pro Mono · Parabola

The bird was perched on top of a street light observing the neighborhood below.

Sightings Map (20 locations)

First Sighting

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December 1, 2013

South Coast Botanic Garden · Los Angeles County · California

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Tue, May 21, 2019

8531 Fairhaven St, San Antonio US-TX (29.5183,-98.5638) · Texas · Bexar County · United States

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Sun, May 19, 2019

8531 Fairhaven St, San Antonio US-TX (29.5183,-98.5638) · Texas · Bexar County · United States

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Fri, May 17, 2019

8531 Fairhaven St, San Antonio US-TX (29.5183,-98.5638) · Texas · Bexar County · United States

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Thu, May 16, 2019

8531 Fairhaven St, San Antonio US-TX (29.5183,-98.5638) · Texas · Bexar County · United States

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Thu, May 16, 2019

8531 Fairhaven St, San Antonio US-TX (29.5183,-98.5638) · Texas · Bexar County · United States

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