YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO.—Coccyzus americanus. Other names: “Rain Crow,” “Rain Dove,” and “Chow-Chow.”
Range—Eastern North America to British Provinces, west to Great Plains, south in winter, West Indies and Costa Rica.
Nest—In low tree or bush, of dried sticks, bark strips and catkins.
Eggs—Two to four; of glaucous green which fades on exposure to the light.
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RUBY-THROATED HUMMING BIRD.—Trochilus colubris.
Range—Eastern North America to the Plains north to the fur countries, and south in winter to Cuba and Veragua.
Nest—A circle an inch and a half in diameter, made of fern wool, etc., shingled with lichens to match the color of the branch on which it is saddled.
Eggs—Two; pure white, the size of soup beans.