Kerguelen Petrel, Lugensa brevirostris, AV9280

Physical Description

Study skin of grey 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 up.Wings are folded alongside the body. Length of dowel protruding from the abdominal cavity in front of the tail.

Provenance

Measured and photographed for drawing Derek Onley

Field Collection

Cause of death: ?tired. Chisholm Park Golf Course

Maker

Taxidermist: Max Wilson

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 80 x 355 x 85mm