GRACKLE, CROW ?

GRACKLE photo by Stan Tekiela
CROW photo by Stan Tekiela

I was asked the difference between the Grackle and the Crow. I was left a comment on what is the difference between Grackle and the Crow. Well there is a big difference. First there is the size. The crow is 18"in size where the Grackle is only 11 to 13" in size. The Grackle has a iridescent blue black head, purple brown body, long black tail, with a thin bill and bright golden eyes.

The crow is all black with a black bill and legs and feet. Can have a purple sheen to it as well in the sunlight.