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Scarlet Rosefinch, Carpodacus erythrinus, AV2805

Physical Description

Study skin of a small bird with body in a straight line. Head and the tail are held in line with the body. Legs are held straight facing posteriorly. Both wings are folded back against its body. Stuffing material can be seen at the posterior part of the ventral side of the body. A wood stick used as mounting structure is seen at the posterior part of the body.

Field Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 25 x 25 x 140mm

Sex

Female

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