Flesh-footed Shearwater, Puffinus carneipes, AV11512
Physical Description
Study skin of a grey sea bird, with its body in a straight line with its head and tail. Head is tilted so the beak is pointing up. Legs are crossed in front of the tail. A length of dowel is protruding from the abdominal cavity.
Research Notes
Autopsy notes: wet, white chin 21mm, small black and white ovaries
Field Collection
Seabirds bycaught in NZ fisheries that have been necropsied by Wildlife Management International (under contract to DoC). Necopsy data to be supplied. Auckland IslandsMaker
Taxidermist: Noel HydeMeasurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 100 x 510 x 135mmSex
FemaleAll Rights Reserved