Giant Petrel, Macronectes giganteus, AV11063

Physical Description

One leg only - cut off at mid tib (feather line) - some feathers are attached to the proximal end. There is a small hole in the webbing, and it has a distinct chemical smell often associated with preserved marine birds.

Field Collection

Found washed ashore. Brighton

Maker

Preparator: B A Campbell

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 40 x 275 x 60mm

Sex

Male