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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Horned Screamer Anhima cornuta (MCZ 346993)


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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Anseriformes - Anhimidae - Anhima - Anhima cornuta
Species Description
The Horned Screamer lives in the wetlands throughout South America. Though it is in the family Anatidae (waterfowl) and possesses partial webbed feet, it looks more like gamebirds, with its chicken-like beak and long legs. The Horned Screamer is found in well-vegetated swamps, where they subsist solely on water plants; its tongue is horny (not fleshy), which helps deal with tough plant material. Like its name suggests, the Horned Screamer is very vocal, with a loud, screeching call; a long quill, made of cartilage, protrudes from its head. While takeoff is ponderous, the Horned Screamer is a capable flier; abundant airsacs in its bones and under the skin allow for soaring flight, and make it lighter than its size would suggest.
Specimen Information
Species Anhima cornuta (Horned Screamer)
Element Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number MCZ 346993
Sex
Location
Geological Age Recent
 
Technical Information
Scanner Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution 40 µm
Number of Data Points 664859
Number of Data Polygons 1329714
Date Scanned July 20, 2008
Scan Technician Michael Krzyzak
Edited By Michael Krzyzak
 
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Other Anhima cornuta (Horned Screamer) Elements
Specimen Element
YPM 109923 Sternum (Breast Bone)
YPM 109923 Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
YPM 109923 Right Femur (Right Femur)
YPM 109923 Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 109923 Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 109923 Furcula (Wishbone)
YPM 109923 Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
YPM 109923 Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
YPM 109923 Right Ulna (Lower Arm Bone )
YPM 109923 Left Ulna (Lower Arm Bone )
YPM 109923 Left Radius (Lower Arm Bone)
YPM 109923 Right Radius (Lower Arm Bone )
YPM 109923 Left Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Left Middle Leg Bones)
YPM 109923 Right Tibiotarsus and Fibula (Right Middle Leg Bones)
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