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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Rosybill Pochard Netta peposaca (MCZ 342988)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Anseriformes - Anatidae - Netta - Netta peposaca
Species Description
The Rosy-Billed Pochard is a common waterfowl found in south central South America, specifically Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil. Its species name is derived from a Guarani word for “showy wings”, referring to the white stripe on the wing that is only visible when the wings are outstretched. Although they are classified as diving ducks, Rosy-Billed Pochards behave more like dabbling ducks, getting most of their food (seeds, roots and aquatic vegetation) from the surface of the freshwater lakes and ponds in which they live. The male Rosy-Billed Pochard is clearly recognizable by its bright red bill; females possess slate gray bills.
Specimen Information
Species	Netta peposaca (Rosybill Pochard)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 342988
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	100 µm
Number of Data Points	504142
Number of Data Polygons	252090
Date Scanned	December 22, 2008
Scan Technician	Michael Krzyzak
Edited By	Michael Krzyzak
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
STL File Not Publicly Available	25.2 MB
Other Netta peposaca (Rosybill Pochard) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 342988	Furcula (Wishbone)
MCZ 342988	Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 342988	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 342988	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
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