Alaska species accounts, part 3, v4222
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Holmes,R. 1955 Crolea alpina 12 june Barrow, Alaska called a Standing display. The female (and possibly Turnola) has a recognition or location note, which in a deep grittrale "trill". It is given when The two birds are on the ground and separated from each other. Nine birds were collected today to ascertain which bird was doing the displaying. Upon examining the specimens, it seems that The male is the main displaying and that he is probably the less aggressive member of the pair. Also it seems that if the female is shot, The male will come to her "aid". If the displaying bird is shot first, The female will vocate the area and not return to the injured bird. Also it seems so far that The males may average 10-15 gms lighter than the females. 13 june Barrow, Alaska Several pairs and one individual seen along the beach ridge. Aerial display was not seen. It has been noted the past several days that we found 1 pair