Fleet, Robert R., 1963-1965
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Fleet, R. 1964--notes by species--Kure 14 (Laysan Albatross) it to become sufficiently aroused. Many chicks die in this manner almost all develop a defensive reacti n of unmoving with head lowered on breast. Many chicks are found with wounds on back of neck. Young, when disturbed, may vomit yellowish stinking, oil all over everything. Alarm: When frightened, adults may emit a long, high pitched cry-whine, similar to dance call when shaking head only higher. [illegible]. This species builds a circular ridge of dirt, twigs,sand, leaves, etc., with a depression in the center. Chicks have a scratching mechanism which digs center deeper.