We have grackles - adults are black with purplish heads. I've never seen one like this although it's probably a different variety. The long bill definitely fits into the grackle family. Thanks for the info! I despise grackles because they use their long bills to kill smaller birds. I can't tell you how many sparrows I've had to bury that had a small hole in their heads. Plus grackles also steal eggs and new born baby birds.Nice photo, Roy!
Males have the black/purple head, females have a brown head.
