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Contributed by Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California, Berkeley.
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Transcription
Holmes, R.
1962
Folia alpina
Jane Barrow, Alaska
head up, but not extended, tail in
normal position. The other bird flew by
several feet - he remained harder up angle
with both wings raised - after few seconds
he took flight - landed near her - kept
1 wing (at) up & gave a soft trill
(similar to aerial trill but not as
loud or "resonating"). She responded then-
then both birds resumed feeding.
This probably was a pairing display - ???
A long aerial chase with 2 birds
involved - was seen. The birds were flying
low - usually about 3-5' from ground
but occasionally to 10' - swooping from side
to side - going in circles - shooting up &
down & then turning & fly off in another
direction. The bird in pursuit (?) would
give part of a display for very brief period /
time (i.e. shoulder wing beats & parts the
hill) - then he would resume in degree
wing action & repair distance to the other
bird. The displacer would usually
[illegible]
fly below, slightly behind the pursued. Once
these 2 landed near other birds & with these
already on ground - extended both