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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Western Crowned Pigeon Goura cristata (YPM 102319)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Columbiformes - Columbidae - Goura - Goura cristata
Species Description
The Western Crowned Pigeon, Goura cristata, is a very large pigeon (up to 70cm in length) named for the beautiful lacy blue feathers which form a crest on its head. It is native to Papua New Guinea where it is unfortunately persecuted for its feathers and as a food source. Due to over hunting and habitat destruction it remains common only in very remote areas of the forest and is therefore listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Though mainly a terrestrial bird the, Western Crowned Pigeon builds a nest in the trees to lay its eggs and incubate its young. Pairs mate for life but the male will still perform an elaborate courtship dance where it makes a loud booming call and bobs its head then presents the female with nesting material. These birds forage on fruits and seeds.
Specimen Information
Species	Goura cristata (Western Crowned Pigeon)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	YPM 102319
Sex
Location	Java
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	345963
Number of Data Polygons	167098
Date Scanned	March 30, 2011
Scan Technician	Abby Grace Drake
Edited By	Abby Grace Drake
Photographs
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Other Goura cristata (Western Crowned Pigeon) Elements
Specimen	Element
YPM 102319	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
YPM 102319	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 102319	Right Femur (Right Femur)
YPM 102319	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 102319	Right Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Right Middle Leg Bones)
YPM 102319	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
YPM 102319	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
YPM 102319	Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
YPM 102319	Left Metatarsus 1 (Left Toe Bone 1)
YPM 102319	Right Metatarsus 1 (Right Toe Bone 1)
YPM 102319	Cranium (Skull)
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