Bronzed Cowbird
496a. Tangavius æneus. 7 inches.
The same as above, being more of a bronze color, found in Arizona and Mexico.
Red-Eyed Cowbird
496. Tangavius æneus involucratus. 8½ inches.
Habits as above. Plumage is glossy black, with brassy reflections. They are abundant in southern Texas, and in Mexico (not illustrated).
Yellow-Headed Blackbird
497. Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. 10 inches.
A large and handsome bird, with bright yellow head and breast; body black, with a white patch on the wing. They are a western bird, being found from the central United States to California. They breed abundantly in suitable marshes throughout their range. Their nests are made of strips of rushes, interwoven and fastened to the upright rushes only a few inches above the water. The four to six grayish white eggs are spotted with shades of brown and gray (1.00 ×.70).