Quiscalus mexicanus Gmelin 1788 (great-tailed grackle)
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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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