Fairy prion, Pachyptila turtur, AV6684

Physical Description

Study skin of a small 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 and tied together with thread. Wings are folded against the body. There is a length of wooden skewer extending from the abdominal cavity in line with the tail.

Field Collection

Otaki Beach

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 50 x 60 x 260mm

Sex

Male