388. Coccyzus erythrophthalmus 
BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. 12 inches 
Similar in appearance to the Yellow-billed Cuckoo, but distin- 
guished from it by a red eye ring; an all black bill; uniform color 
above and outer tail feathers tipped with white instead of the large 
spots. 
Both cuckoos feed on berries and insects, chiefly caterpillars. 
Arrives in Massachusetts about the middle of May. 
Note. Cuc, cuc, cuc, how, kow, kow, also coos in groups of twos, 
threes or fours. 
Nest. Better constructed than that of the preceding and in simi- 
lar locations. 
Breeds. Throughout New England. 
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