Big One-Legged Grackle - One Tough Bird!

Big One-Legged Grackle - One Tough Bird!

Not sure what kind of Grackle this is but its obviously had a hard life

and has a bit of attitude in this video!

Not sure what kind of Grackle this is, maybe boat-tailed, but its obviously had a hard life

and has a bit of attitude!

I have never seen a Grackle like this in the backyard before. Certainly not your Common Grackle - It wasn't until I edited the video that i noted it only had one leg - or at least one functional leg. Appeared to be a loner and scared off every bird that approached the feeder for over five minutes at peak morning rush hour. Not clearly a boat-tailed or long-tailed Grackle, but had one huge bill that is way out of proportion to a Common Grackles. May not be a native species. It is noteworthy for its unusual sterling silver-colored or mercury -colored legs, very striking. It's an attractive bird despite its attitude.
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