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Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) of the Nicobar Pigeon Caloenas nicobarica (MCZ 341255 )

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Columbiformes - Columbidae - Caloenas - Caloenas nicobarica
Species Description
The Nicobar Pigeon is a large pigeon measuring over one foot long that is found on assorted islands in the Indian Ocean. The pigeons travel in flocks and fly in columns or single-file order. White patches on their tails help to orient the long line of fliers in the air. They feed on seeds and fruits mostly, and are not afraid to inhabit areas where humans reside. The Nicobar pigeons are listed as Near Threatened and are hunted as a food source. They are also hunter for their gizzard stones which are used in jewelry.
Specimen Information
Species	Caloenas nicobarica (Nicobar Pigeon)
Element	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
Specimen Number	MCZ 341255
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	46662
Number of Data Polygons	23329
Date Scanned	June 06, 2012
Scan Technician	Jennifer Leavitt
Edited By	Jennifer Leavitt
Photographs
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Download Digital Model	Size
STL File Not Publicly Available	2.3 MB
Other Caloenas nicobarica (Nicobar Pigeon) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 341255	Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 341255	Right Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Right Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 341255	Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 341255	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
MCZ 341255	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
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