TANAGERS. 



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sunk beneath the surface of the ground, and sometimes concealed 

 with dry grass or hay. 



Some {Embernagrd) are always met with in marshes, where they 

 perch on reeds and other kinds of aquatic plants ; others prefer 

 cultivated places, especially such as are covered with small bushes, 

 while others again are only seen in the hot, humid forests, where 



I IG. 100. — The Red-headed Pykanga (^Pyranga rubiceps). 



they may be observed congregated on the summits of the high 

 trees, more especially palms, searching them for the seeds and 

 buds upon which they feed. 



The Pyrangas are veiy showy birds, only to be met with in 

 woods and groves, of which they form striking ornaments : they 

 live upon wasps and bees as well as upon fruits. 



The type of this sub-family is — 



The Red-headed Pyranga {Pyranga rubiceps). 



