Pūkeko, Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus, AV297

Study skin of a pukeko, with its body in a straight line with the tail, the wings folded loosely against the body, the beak tilted up. The body cavity is open with hay showing. The legs are folded up against the abdomen and the head is folded down against the belly. Needle with black thread is attached to the PR ventral surface.