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1963
Green Is; Kure Atoll, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean
R.Clapp
Dec. 17.
[Questions about red-tail display -
In group of four ; is display to particular bird
or any bird? Is there any general behavior sequence
following display? How do number of displays
within a given unit of time vary with time of
year & stage of breeding cycle? What happens
when all four birds come close together?
How long does a "complete" display take? For
In terms of time ; which is more variable the
arc-flight or the hovering? ]