Tinian
[tin-ee-uh n, tee-nee-ahn]
- an island in the W Pacific Ocean, part of the Northern Marianas Islands: World War II airbase. 40 sq. mi. (100 sq. km).
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Downs (1946:96) reported that in 1945 the dove was abundant at Tinian.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3Rollin H. Baker
In 1931, Coultas found the bird at Tinian but not at Saipan.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3Rollin H. Baker
Birds from Saipan are slightly larger than birds from Tinian.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3Rollin H. Baker
Coultas obtained only a few birds at Tinian and Saipan in 1931.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3Rollin H. Baker
These were, as we afterwards learned, the islands of Saypan, Tinian and Aguigan.
Anson's Voyage Round the WorldRichard Walter