Holmes, R. 1962 Ereunetes pusillus 7 June Barrow, Alaska cocked or partially so. [Their statement concerning posture - apply most often to cases where some other bird is nearby - usually when this bird is displaying - One bird lands by itself - with no other making themselves evident - The bird will land & assume a normal posture. The interesting question now is - were the two birds - for what has been considered courtship posture? or was it aggressive action? or was the courtship? - The former seems more likely - but this will need verification. Later - a pair (?) was being watched - both birds had their tail raised (not strongly cocked) above the level of the folded wings - The bird which was taking the & roll hold its head up - The ? with her down & somewhat drawn in - giving a mouse-like appearance - but both feather were not ruffled. The male ran along in a "secretive-like" way - & walking swiftly behind + [illegible]