Common diving petrel, Pelecanoides urinatrix, AV6693

Physical Description

Study skin of 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. Beak is tied closed with string. Legs are crossed in front of the tail. Wings are folded against the body. Length of wooden skewer protruding from the abdomen in line with the tail.

Field Collection

Titahi Bay

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 60 x 60 x 220mm

Sex

Female