Pūkeko, Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus, AV284

Physical Description

Study skin of a pukeko, with its body in a straight line with the legs and tail, the head tilted so the beak is pointing up, and the wings folded against the body. The legs are straight. Beak is tied closed with string.

Field Collection

Otago

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 85 x 125 x 605mm

Sex

Male