noun
- a large blackbird with iridescent feathers and a long tail, found in North America
Examples
- A flock of grackles gathered on the telephone wires.
- The grackle’s feathers shimmered purple and green in the sunlight.
- Grackles are known for their harsh, creaking calls.
- The common grackle is often seen in parking lots and parks.
- A grackle landed on the bird feeder and scared away the smaller birds.
- The grackle’s long tail helps distinguish it from other blackbirds.