Yellowhead, Mohoua ochrocephala, AV4560

Physical Description

Bird mounted on a branch. Mounted in a standing position midway up the branch, with wings folded back against its body. Head is turned toward its PR side. Small parts of a nest are attached to the upper parts of the branch, however the nest (AV11158) is detached.

References

Historic DNA reveals contemporary population structure results from anthropogenic effects, not pre-fragmentation patterns; , I Jamieson

Field Collection

Dunedin

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 350 x 265 x 160mm

Sex

Male