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Marshall, 1945
39.
Palau
Haleyon chloris
Hirundo rustica
passed there. I made quite an impression
on my guide, Sgt Major Azegani,
by whacking the most adult-looking
one off the wire with the sling-shot
(He was also amazed when I clipped
one with my 1st shot (38 amp) at
the airstrip 27 Nov. That day I didn't
miss a single shot & the Sgt.
gave me quite a buildup with the
officers from whom I was supposed to
get "permission" to collect on their
island.) Pelelin 1st wk Dec: Several
noted at airfield.
Edolaima termitostriis
#3212 Koror:
seen 6Nov & 8 Nov am perched in top of high
dead tree nr. camp from which it made long str.
flights (after insects?) & returned to same perch
just like Olive-sided Flycatcher. #3197 alone in
breadfruit tree near above tree. Rest of time always
found in small flocks: 3-6 birds. Wander,
and are not seen daily. Most usually seen
in small trees & bushes at edge of jungle,
but sometimes are in the jungle or out
in lg. trees in cultivated areas. Seen on
Pelelin, Koror, Babelthuap. Generally quiet & slow in
movements. Perch motionless for minutes. Most
common in 2nd growth forest near airstrip- constantly,