Southern giant petrel, Macronectes giganteus, AV6669

Physical Description

Study skin of a dark grey albatross with its body straight, wings folded back against the body, head titled so the beak is pointing up, and legs crossed in front of the tail. Beak is tied closed with string.

Field Collection

Otaki Beach

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 165 x 770 x 215mm