Clapp, Roger B., 1963-1964, 1968
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R.Clapp 1964 Nov. 16 - Maiana Atoll, Gilbert Islands. Sternasumatrana Number Sex Brood Patch Gonads Primaries Rectrices 30330 No. P4 in S. Y-O: Ll,R4 30357 No (L)1-3*4S*RN R6,L6N, ( )2,7 in S. Summary : Bird 30330 was shot when it flew back in response to the cries of a well grown young which was capable of flight. While this bird may not have been the parent it seems likely that it was. Whimbrel Adult female : No wing feathers dropped or in sheath. All 12 tail feathers present and apparently old. (30352)