Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4220
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Holmes,R 1962 Ereunetes pusillus 5 June Barrow, Alaska This seemed to be the usual semi-fledged courtship pattern - wings up t/or folded - feathers off. The ? - The ? does not seem to respond in any way. The ? - except to turn back & to fly. 6 June Birds seen heard displaying in Britton's & Voth's Areas - as well as on the Bluffs) surrounding Village Creek (or Slough) - About 3.4 mi S. of Barrow - another locality - not previously known to me. 7 June Three birds seen displaying - the Bluffs - near Voth creek towards a gasoline from Voth Area - all three would be in the air giving an aerial display at the same time - but never made contact while - the air - but once two landed - faced each other - both with tails cocked, wings at 45° - given the trail. Then were chased & both left & returned. When these birds are on the ground - The tail is often cocked & they frequently give a low broken chatter-like trill. Also when landing - The wings may be held up at 45-60° - as above - or one wing may be kept up & waving or even may be extended to the side - as if they were stretching. The tail is usually,