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Sooty shearwater, Puffinus griseus, AV6592

Physical Description

Grey sea bird mounted in a standing position with its wings folded back against its body, its head up and facing forward.
Preserved carcass is in a 1 litre glass jar with a white plastic screw-top lid.

Field Collection

Cause of death: flew into window.

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - complete mounted skin): 265 x 200 x 400mm
Weight: 468.09g

Sex

Female

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