Bird species question. (1 Viewer)

[Hecate76667]

Can someone please tell me what species of bird this is? I believe he ran into a pole in our backyard and is in shock. We have a local bird rescue I will be taking him or her to in the morning. Is this a grackle? Thank you.
Sarah

 

[Fritz73]

Hola Hecate! A warm welcome to Birdforum from all the staff and moderators

Looks like a grackle for me but I do not know much about the birds in the US.

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[ClarkWGriswold]

Just wanted to say hi as well.

Rich

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[delia todd]

Hi Sarah and a warm welcome from me too.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

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[KC Foggin]

Hi there and a warm welcome to you from Myrtle Beach.
We're glad you found us and please join in wherever you like

Could possibly be an immature Grackle. Not sure though. Why don't you copy your first post and post it in the Bird I D section which can be found here:

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