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Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones) of the Grey-headed Albatross Diomedea chrysostoma (MCZ 345006)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Procellariiformes - Diomedeidae - Thalassarche - Diomedea chrysostoma
Species Description
The Grey-headed Albatross, also known as the Grey-headed Mollymawk, is a large seabird that nests on several islands in the Southern ocean. While breeding, they forage within or south of the Antarctic Polar Frontal Zone, the area surrounding Antarctica where cold waters meet relatively warmer waters of the subantarctic. Young birds and non-breeding birds fly and forage freely throughout all southern oceans. The Grey-headed Albatross feeds primarily on squid, while also on fish, crustacean, and carrion. They can dive seven meters deep to hunt prey. The Grey-headed Albatross weighs approximately 3.65 kilograms. It has a dark grey head and neck, black wings, back, and tail, and white breast. One of its most distinguishing features is its black bill with bright yellow ridges. The species is classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List—the decline in populations is mainly owing to mortality on longline fisheries.
Specimen Information
Species	Diomedea chrysostoma (Grey-headed Albatross)
Element	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
Specimen Number	MCZ 345006
Sex
Location	Australia, Vic. Portland, Portland Bay
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Roland Picza
Resolution	100 µm
Number of Data Points	125928
Number of Data Polygons	62954
Date Scanned	June 07, 2012
Scan Technician	Maggie Johnson
Edited By	Jennifer Leavitt
Photographs
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Other Diomedea chrysostoma (Grey-headed Albatross) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 345006	Right Femur (Right Femur)
MCZ 345006	Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 345006	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
MCZ 345006	Right Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Right Middle Leg Bones)
MCZ 345006	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
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