The Boat-Tailed Grackle

Jacksonville Beach Pier, Florida

A female boat-tailed grackle perched on a wooden railing at Jacksonville Beach, with the ocean in the background.
Boat tailed grackle sitting on the rail

Even with all the motion below the bird sits still awaiting its prey. The boat tailed grackle is a noisy scavenger and feeds on insects, snails, and other aquatic animals.

The female is identified by its small size and brown plumage.