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grackle a 10 inch long bird like a starling with iridescent black plumage, and a keel-like crease in its tail. Called also common grackle, American blackbird, Quiscalus quiscala. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) and common grackles (Quiscalus quiscala) both transferred Se concentrations of 6-7 [micro]g/g to their eggs, but neither of these studies measured female Se concentrations or rigorously addressed the effects of transfer on reproduction and development (Bryan et al. RAMP confirmed more Common Grackles (Quiscalus quiscula) (3/3) and House Sparrows (5/6) as positive than did VecTest (2/3 and 3/6, respectively). The list: blue jays, common grackles, house finches, American crows, and house sparrows. |
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