Marshall, 1945 Pala Gallicolumba canifrons On Pelelin was a trail near Simple Beach Chapel & I would flush a dove from a certain dense tree every time I went past. It often hooted there & another could be heard 30 yds away. These 2 birds then had very definite hooting perches. Relatively more numerous at Pelelin (at this one patch of good timber) - flat area - not a ridge. Also present on the north ridge of Koror. When hooting, sits on horiz vine surrounded by dense vine tangles - 10 or so ft up. This charming dove fascinated me more than any other bird of the Pacific. It is exceedingly graceful in its movements & the soft colors together with the elegantly-colored feet make each glimpse of it a thrill. It occupies a niche shared only with the Megapode and land crab. Caloenas nicobarica Rare Pelelin One seen in flight along Bloody-Nose Ridge. Slow, steady wing-strokes. Koror 19 Nov. One flushed from trail top & knife ridge. Heavy jungle.