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Holines,R.
1959
Ereunetes pusillus
3.
14 june Barrow, Alaska
in the drum area. One individual
was timed while he was performing
his flight display. 110 seconds were
spent in the air, practically hovering
for the entire time. The wings are
vibrated rapidly then there is a
short period of floating with the wings
held at a slight dihedral (~). During
this 'floating' period they may drop in
elevation as much as 6" to 1 foot but
when the rapid wing beats are initiated again
the bird is brought back to his original
location.
15 june Barrow, Alaska
3 birds were noted going through their
aerial displays. Also some chasing
was noted.
16 june Barrow, Alaska
At least 3 and probably 4 pairs seen
settled between Booth's Area and
the row of tripod-like structures. Then
were seen displaying and chasing
other birds from that area.
17 june Barrow, Alaska
Several pair seen in and near the drum
area. Three birds seen to stand on top
of objects when they land after an