BRONZED COWBIRD. 
496a. Tangavius ceneus. 7 inches. 
The same as above, being more of a bronze color, found 
in Arizona and Mexico. 
RED-EYED COWBIRD. 
496. Tangavius ceneus involucratus. 8% inches. 
Habits as above. Plumage is glossy black, with brassy 
reflections. They are abundant in southern Texas, and m 
Mexico (not illustrated). 
YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD. 
497. Xantlioceplialus 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 x .70). 
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