Pied shag, Phalacrocorax varius, AV4386

Physical Description

Shag mounted in an upright standing position, with its wings outstretched as though to dry its feathers and its head turned toward its PL side. The skin around the beak and eyes is painted. The tail is hanging down.

Provenance

Deposited as a frozen carcass by: Canterbury Museum

Field Collection

Mid Canterbury

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 510 x 560 x 230mm

Sex

Female