BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. 



388. Coccyzus erythropthalmus. 



inches. 



Diifers from the last in having an entirely black 

 bill, a red ring around the eye, and the wings and tail 

 the same color as the back, the outer tail feathers 

 having narrow white tips. Both Cuckoos are often 

 known as "Bain-crows" and, especially in the South, 

 often regarded as birds of ill omen, probably because 

 of their croaking notes. The habits of the two species 

 are alike. 



Notes. Like those of the last but usually uttered 

 more rapidly. 



Nest. A rude platform in similar locations to the 

 last, but the eggs are smaller and brighter bluish 

 green (1.15 x. 85). 



Range. United States east of the Rockies and north 

 to Labrador and Manitoba. Winters in northern 

 South America, arriving and departing about the same 

 time as the last. 



