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Common diving petrel, Pelecanoides urinatrix, AV10329

Physical Description

Small bird mounted in a flying position with the legs tucked up and back against the tail, and the wings held up and out from the body. Head is facing forward. Each wing has a metal loop built into it for mounting wires to be attached.

Field Collection

Small injury at lower left mandible.

Maker

Taxidermist: Max Wilson

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 180 x 210 x 255mm
Length (exposed culmen): 15.6mm
Length (THL): 29.6mm

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