This adult male grackle was foraging for food amongst the needles of a cypress tree. His shiny black plumage took on a glossy-iridescence when struck by the bright sunlight.
In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary. ~Aaron Rose
walking on a country road 
Nothing ‘common’ about those iridescent feathers! You really captured the beauty.
A lucky shot. 🙂
Great photo! 🙂
They are beautiful in the right light. 🙂
Yes, many plain birds look wonderful in good light.