Another skull for I.D.

[2dogs2000]

I didn,t bring this one home. I just took a photo of it.





Could you I.D. this for me?

[Dogghound]

Its not a skull. How big was it?

[2dogs2000]

Originally Posted by Dogghound

Its not a skull. How big was it?

There you go. What do I know?

It was about 18cms long.

Looking at it from a different angle I can see what you mean. That would also explain those weird parts of the bone sticking out.

I am sooo embarrassed now, I think I will go away and hide.

[Dogghound]

lol its not that much of a drastic mistake. I just carnt work out where it fits into the anatomy of a skeleton, ive looked at shoulders, hips, breasts and it doesnt look rite for any of these.

[ellen h]

Is it from a bird as it looks like feathers surrounding it?
Have no idea what bird it could be though
ellen

[Badger Watching Man]

I'm thinking it's the pelvis of a bird. I'm sure there's a more technical name for it though.

I've no idea of species, although it looks pretty big.

[The Woodman]

Its the breast bone and pelvic bones of a large-ish bird. In the lower image, the left hand side is the sternum with the breastbone uppermost that seperates the pectoral muscles.

I can't make out ID from the feathers but would suggest something along the lines of pheasant, goose or even buzzard.

[2dogs2000]

Okay. I have come out of hiding. Still a bit embarrassed though.

Thank you all for your help on this one.

[The Woodman]

No worries, we all make clangers occassionally, I have and will do!

[Amoeba]

Hm... this looks like the pelvis of some bird I think. Can't be entirely sure though.