BLS “OF SAMO A i2 
TULI-ATAGALOA. TULI-ALO- 
MALALA. TULI-OLOVALU. 
These names are applied by the 
Samoans to both the plover and 
snipe families. 
There are two sub-species of the 
Goodwit plover, one with a brown 
mottled back not unlike the Eng- 
lish or Wilson snipe (Limosa rufa) ; 
the other asmooth slatish back with 
white breast, this latter variety feeds 
on fish to an extent which greatly 
mars its flavour. 
The snipe belongs to the Turn- 
stone family (Strepsilas interpres) so 
named from its habit of turning 
over small stones with its bill in 
quest of food. This variety is 
sweeter meated than either of the 
plover. The Turnstones have long 
been associated with the plovers, 
