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Holmes, R.
1962
Erolia alpina Molt
Banaw Alaska
Primary molt - #1,2,+3 seem to molder
almost simultaneously with #4 not far
behind. 5 is late in starting
#1622 - Secondary covert molting -
#1 = 1/2 c
#2,3,4 = 3/4 c
#5 = A
6,7 = m
8 -> O
#1640. The upper wing coverts are fawn colored
along the small - cobalt. The undercovert
coverts are now mostly in pins.
Specimen preserved in alcohol.
Primary - upper covert - follows the primary
molt - i.e. #1-8 are molted - but
#9+10 are not