Tvhite- tailed Iropicbird ( Phaethon lepturus ) 
0± the five birds recorded this month two were within the "rid 
area. One specimen was collected. 
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Blue-faced Booby ( Sul a dactylatra ) 
The 9 individuals recorded on this trip were primarily found 
along the Leeward Chain of Islands. None were within the grid area and 
only one was found between Oahu and Johnston Island. Hi is represents 
a continuous reduction in numbers since lurch. One specimen was collected, 
Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) 
Of the 18 individuals recorded only one was within the grid arc; 
and three were found between Oahu and Johnston island, ho specimens 
were collected. 
Brown Booby ( Sula leucogaster ) 
One bird near Oahu and three near French Frigate Shoals were 
the only individuals of this species recorded. No specimens 
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collected. 
Great Frigatebird (Freyata minor) 
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A total of 18 birds were recorded between Oahu and Johnston Island 
and 35> along the Leeward Island. Chain* but none were observed with an 
the arid area. One specimen was collected. 
Sooty Tern ( Sterna, fuscata ) 
Between Oahu and Johnston Island 1*692 individuals were observed 
while 3ol individuals were found within the grid area. On the return 
trip along the Leeward Islands this species was very abundant and at ti: 
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impossible to count . Red- tagged birds were again ooserveci w it win 
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study area, but only one was within the grid area proper (see table _v } . 
16 specimens were collected. 
