PG
Africa
Pied Grackle
Icterus major
About this species
The Pied Grackle (Icteridae) is widely distributed across Africa, where it favours urban environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Pied Grackle is part of the order Passeriformes and the Icteridae family. Its preferred habitat is urban, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Icteridae family and Passeriformes order.