South · Mississippi Flyway

Common Grackle in Tennessee

Yes — Common Grackles are common in Tennessee all year. Quiscalus quiscula · Icteridae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
10Active months
83,571Observations

About Common Grackle in Tennessee

Common Grackle is a North American backyard bird.

In Tennessee, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Common Grackle in Tennessee

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

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RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

FamilyIcteridae
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Best Time to See Common Grackle in Tennessee

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

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Common Grackle in Tennessee: Quick Facts

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

For birders in Nashville and throughout Tennessee, knowing the seasonal patterns of Common Grackle can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

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