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Gray-backed Tern a « 1 b « 49 c ° 135 
Most sightings throughout area b occurred through the Phoenix Islands. 
Practically all birds ( 131 of 135) in area c were observed offshore Canton 
Island on 24 October. Another 1000 unidentified terns may be referable 
either to this species or to Common Noddies. 
Common Noddy Tern a - 145 b D 581 c ° 122 
Practically ail sightings were in close proximity to islands. Birds 
sighted at long distances from land were often perched on floating objects. 
One orange-streamered bird was sighted about 5 miles south of Johnston Island 
on 10 September. None was collected. 
Hawaiian Noddy Tern a « 0 b - 1113 c a 25 
All 1113 birds recorded in area b were seen between Enderbury Island 
and Samoa (1000 in a large mixed feeding flock near Enderbury). The few 
in area c were recorded near Christmas Island and near Oahu. None was 
collected. 
Blue- gray Noddy Tern a ** 0 b “ 55 c a 3 
Practically all sightings were through the Phoenix Islands and near 
Samoa. Two were noted near Christmas Island. None was Collected# 
Fairy Tern a - 30 b « 540 c ** 83 
Scattered sightings of small numbers occurred throughout most of the 
cruise. Large concentrations amounting to 68% of the total were recorded 
in close proximity to Samoa. None was collected. 
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