grackle

• Nom désignant soit un oiseau asiatique de la famille des étourneaux, au plumage noir brillant, connu pour sa capacité à imiter la parole, soit un merle noir américain à longue queue, au plumage noir iridescent.

A noun referring to either a glossy black Asiatic starling known for mimicking speech, or a long-tailed American blackbird with iridescent black plumage.

1. Asian starlingB2formal

   A glossy black starling native to Asia, known for its ability to mimic human speech.

   Martin triste

   • The grackle perched on the balcony and began to mimic the neighbor's voice.
   • In some cultures, the grackle is kept as a pet for its talking ability.
   • The bird's glossy black feathers shimmered in the sunlight.

2. American blackbirdB2formalamerican

   A long-tailed blackbird native to the Americas, with iridescent black plumage.

   Quiscale (oiseau américain)

   • A flock of grackles gathered on the lawn, their feathers shining with blue and green hues.
   • The grackle's loud, harsh call echoed across the park.
   • These birds are common in urban areas across the southern United States.