grackle

• 名词，指两类鸟：一类是亚洲的椋鸟（如八哥），羽毛黑色带光泽，以善于模仿人语著称；另一类是美洲的长尾黑鹂，全身黑色羽毛带虹彩光泽。

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.

   八哥

   • 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.

   拟八哥

   • 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.