Short-tailed Shearwater, Puffinus tenuirostris, AV6658

Physical Description

Study skin of a medium sized grey and white sea bird lying on its back, with the body in a straight line with the head and tail. The head is tilted so the beak is pointing up. Legs are crossed in front of the tail. Wings are folded against the body. Beak is tied closed with thread.

Field Collection

Otaki Beach

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 80 x 85 x 360mm