Pūkeko, Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus, AV291

Physical Description

Study skin of a pukeko, with its body in a straight line with the head and the tail, the wings folded against the body, the beak tilted up and the legs straight. The bird lies best on its PR side. Beak is tied closed with string.

Maker

Taxidermist: William Smythe

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 70 x 635 x 140mm

Sex

Male