Weka, Gallirallus australis, AV258 | Tūhura Otago Museum

Physical Description

Study skin of a weka, with its body in a straight line with the head and the tail, the wings folded against the body, the beak tilted forward and slightly up, and the legs crossed in front of the tail.

Provenance

Purchased at Samsons Auctioneers. Part of sale of goods of: E Clarke

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 130 x 100 x 495mm