crow blackbird

American  

noun

1. any of several North American grackles, especially purple grackles of the genus Quiscalus.

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crow blackbird British  

noun

1. another name for grackle

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Etymology

Origin of crow blackbird

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

Another visitor of whom the kingbird seemed suspicious was a purple crow blackbird, who every day passed over.

From Little Brothers of the Air by Miller, Olive Thorne

But on second thought I decided that the crow blackbird did not soar and circle about in this manner.

From Birds of the Rockies by Keyser, Leander S. (Leander Sylvester)

My first thought was: "It is only a crow blackbird."

From Birds of the Rockies by Keyser, Leander S. (Leander Sylvester)

The parrot, macaw and toucan are found in all parts; the crow, blackbird, Mexican jay, ricebird, swallow, rainbird, wood-pecker, humming-bird and trogon are also widely distributed.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various

He chased the crow blackbird who happened to fly over on business of his own, and by calls for help brought the whole robin population about the ears of the intruder.

From Little Brothers of the Air by Miller, Olive Thorne