South · Mississippi Flyway

Common Grackle in Kentucky

Quiscalus quisculaTaxonomy pending

UncommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
4Active months

About Common Grackle in Kentucky

Common Grackle is a North American backyard bird.

In Kentucky, this species is classified as uncommon. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, September, October.

Monthly Activity — Common Grackle in Kentucky

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

ColorsVaries
SizeSee profile
HabitatVaries
FamilyTaxonomy pending

Best Time to See Common Grackle in Kentucky

January
Low
February
Low
March
Active
April
Active
May
Active
June
Active
July
Low
August
Low
September
Active
October
Active
November
Active
December
Low

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Common Grackle in Kentucky: Quick Facts

The Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) is an uncommon bird in Kentucky. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the South region and the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor.

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in Kentucky are April, May, September, October. For birders in Louisville and throughout Kentucky, knowing the seasonal patterns of Common Grackle can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Distribution varies. Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Kentucky using the related birds section.