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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Moustached Treeswift Hemiprocne mystacea (YPM 104788)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Apodiformes - Hemiprocnidae - Hemiprocne - Hemiprocne mystacea
Species Description
The Moustached Treeswift takes its name from the white stripe of feathers that sweeps back from the bridge of its beak. This tropical species is found in the lowland forests and montanes of Southeast Asia. One of four species of Treeswifts this bird catches insects on the wing and is an acrobatic flyer. Males and females build their nests together and take turns incubating the egg.
Specimen Information
Species	Hemiprocne mystacea (Moustached Treeswift)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	YPM 104788
Sex
Location	Papua, New Guinea
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	100 µm
Number of Data Points	19620
Number of Data Polygons	39231
Date Scanned	June 09, 2010
Scan Technician	Tiffany Medwid
Edited By	Abby Grace Drake
Photographs
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Other Hemiprocne mystacea (Moustached Treeswift) Elements
Specimen	Element
YPM 104788	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
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