| Summary: | The present article mainly concerns the birds of northern Edge\xc3\xb8ya, where a Netherlands\xe2\x80\x99 expedition had residence for a consecutive period of thirteen months. In addition, information from Hornsund, Kvalpynten and Hopen, also visited by members of the Expedition, is given. Data concerning weight, food, moult, plumage and phenology are presented as well as measurements of the specimens collected.\nSpecial attention has been paid to Gavia stellata (taxonomy), Fulmarus glacialis (colour phases), Branta leucopsis (breeding), Stercorarius parasiticus and Stercorarius pomarinus (plumages), Sterna paradisaea (breeding), Cepphus grylle (phenology) and Plectrophenax nivalis (taxonomy).\nFor the first part of this study, see: Korte, J. de (1972), Beaufortia, 19 (253): 113\xe2\x80\x94 150.
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