Bird, Crested Penguin

Description
Mounted bird specimen on small varnished wooden plinth. Black and white feathers with yellow crest feathers originating from bill above eyes and extending out the back of the head. Narrow piece of skin around base of mouth. Many white downy feathers coming through, on back near feet and tail. Head is faced to the proper right. Possibly a juvenile Erect Crested penguin. Substantial dark tips to inside of flippers. Short tail. Wooden plinth is too small and the specimen sits unbalanced connected via the feet.

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0 - Whole = Height x Width x Length (mm) = 470 x 180 x 210mm
1 - Specimen = Height x Width x Length (mm) = 440 x 180 x 200mm

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