The Bronzed Grackle 



While he accompanies his mate as she collects 

 dry grass and other materials for her nest, the 

 male, without lending active assistance, ap- 

 pears to act merely the role of protector, be- 

 ing coaxed by the plaintive little calls of his 

 partner to remain near at hand. Yet later he 

 enters strenuously into the task of feeding the 

 young. Being very active the female soon 

 has her nest completed and entrusted with four 

 or five brownish spotted eggs. 



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