Grey-faced petrel, Pterodroma macroptera gouldi, AV095

Physical Description

Study skin of brown sea bird lying on its back, with the body in a straight line with the head and tail. THe head is tilted so the beak is pointing forward, and the beak is tied closed with twine. PL leg is hidden under the feathers. Wings are folded alongside the body, with the PL wing slightly away from the body.

Field Collection

Cuvier Island

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 95 x 110 x 390mm