RDBernin 1946 Journal - SEC 14 63 Opale Island, Western Samoa 30-31 July 1 day. Samson Thrush Turdus pistorophalus samoensis Common in cloud forest. The birds usually fly low, often seen flying through the dense vegetation. Usually seen low to the ground. Samson Fantail Rhipidura sechelae Common - abundant in all habitats from cloud forest to coastal areas. Always very nervous and taking short flights through vegetation. Often prone to fighting with one another with dramatic displays. Large, full-fledged young were seen. Samson Barredbill Myiagra albikentris Observed a few times in low rain forest and in open tree stands pasture land at about 500 ft. elevation. The birds act very much like barbets, with slow deliberate movements through the foliage, head turning as if the birds are intently peering for insects, which they probably are. Usually in pairs. Sarclt Robin Petroica multicolor Abundant in high rain forest and in cloud forest. Birds very tame and come in almost immediately to a squeak. A few dull-colored flying immature were seen. This species is seen most commonly in low shrubbery. Also common along pasture land in drier rain forest area clearings. Ciller Whistler Pachycephala rufifrons Common in all types of habitat with vegetation. Usually found in densely RDBernin 1946 Journal SEC 14 64 Opale Island, Western Samoa 30-31 July 1 day. Ciller Whistler (cont.) Followed trees or bushes. In low brush habitat in cleared over pastureland some species several were noted in a flock frequenting several brush heaps. About 12 birds that were together. Most stayed down low in the brush, a few in the open on higher dead twigs. Three flew on top were constantly being supplanted by other individuals from the brush beneath. Common also in cocoa planta- tion and in coffee growth. Variations in throat color were noted, but most birds were not seen clear enough to get an idea of sex differences, besides there is probably age + sex difference. Polynesian Starling Aplonis tabuensis Found in all habitats from coastal to cloud forest but not especially common any- where. Usually seen in high trees. One bird was noted going to a hole in a banyan fig about 45 feet up - sticks protruding from the hole, but the bird did not stay and later nothing flushed from the tree so we assumed nest-building was probably taking place. As such I did not deem it worthwhile to make the difficult climb. Samoa Starling Aplonis atrifuscus Found in all habitats - abundant everywhere. Reminiscent of good old Sterna vulgaris by its agility. The birds most often frequent the upper stores of trees but are not against going into underbrush and even on the ground in search of food. Seen in drier rain forest feeding on banyan fig and other fruiting trees. Typical S. vulgaris behavior!