Alaska Species Accounts, Part. 2, v4425
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P. DeBenedictis 1965 Steverranus parvus 24 June Barrow, Morley - a dark bird a dark-brested bird appeared behind the lab in the parcel area today, and were seen on two occasions before and after noon. The 1st time seen they viciously attacked, striking in flight, three Pomarines that passed through the lower parcel area, and succeeded in chasing 2 (but not a 3rd) away. They appear to be covering a large area but are clearly interested in the parcel area. Didn't hear any calls, and saw one brief wing up when the dark bird landed. 26 June The same (?) two birds seen briefly in this area in the evening. 27 June Same pair still present; saw a light coloured singer in the VOTH area. 28 June Saw 2 pairs together over the parcel area, both of one light and one dark bird. The call is a "kirow" intermediate in pitch between S. longicaudus + pomarines. Neither pair remained in the area very long. 29 June Saw one behind the lab and one in B. Hou's Area. 30 June One dark bird seen on the Beach Ridge and another behind the lab. 2 July Two dark phase birds seen over Central Wash along the Beach Ridge in the morning. 5 July One light phase bird seen near hines IIIA-B in the evening 8 July None light and dark phase birds seen near Farnell bog.