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Furcula (Wishbone) of the Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata (YPM 111466)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Charadriiformes - Scolopacidae - Numenius - Numenius arquata
Species Description
The Eurasian Curlew is a semi-migratory wading bird found in temperate Europe and Asia during the breeding season, with some populations moving southward in the winter. It breeds damp, grassy areas, including moors, peat bogs and mossy heathlands, and winters on muddy shores and flats along estuaries, bays and lagoons. The Eurasian Curlew is the largest wader in its range, and is identifiable by its long, downward-curved bill; this distinctive bill is the longest, on average, in adult females. It feeds by probing the mud with its long beak, searching for small invertebrates, and will also pluck crabs and worms off of the surface; on rare occasions, it will take small rodents and birds. The Eurasian Curlew’s name comes from its call, which is a loud “curloo-oo”.
Specimen Information
Species	Numenius arquata (Eurasian Curlew)
Element	Furcula (Wishbone)
Specimen Number	YPM 111466
Sex	Male
Location	Denmark: Hjorring, Vra
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	73684
Number of Data Polygons	36884
Date Scanned	July 20, 2009
Scan Technician	Stephanie John
Edited By	Rachael Martinez
Photographs
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Other Numenius arquata (Eurasian Curlew) Elements
Specimen	Element
YPM 111466	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 111466	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)
YPM 111466	Sternum (Breast Bone)
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