Quiscalus mexicanus Gmelin 1788 (great-tailed grackle)

Aves - Passeriformes - Icteridae

Alternative combinations: Cassidix mexicanus, Corvus mexicanus

Belongs to Quiscalus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017

See also Emslie 1998, Oswald and Steadman 2011, Powell et al. 2008, Steadman et al. 2003, Wetmore 1940 and Wetmore 1956

Sister taxa: Quiscalus lugubris, Quiscalus major, Quiscalus quiscula

Ecology: volant insectivore-frugivore

Distribution:

• Quaternary of Mexico (2 collections), United States (1: Florida)

Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence

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