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When the nest is actually discovered the bird becomes much quieter, and its 

 actions closely resemble those of the Little Stint under similar conditions. 

 Incubation seems in many cases to be performed by the male (although instances 

 are on record where the female has been shot from the nest), and it is usually he 

 that is so excited and alarmed when the nest is threatened by danger. One brood 

 only is reared in the year, and as soon as the young are able to fly the breeding 

 grounds begin to be deserted. 



Diagnostic characters. — Limonites, with the outer rectrices pure white. 

 Length, 6 inches. 



