menu

specimen #9017

img 14720 - 300 DPI
img 14730 - 300 DPI

age / gender ad. male
finding location Endemic Species Research Institute Wildlife Rescue and Research Center
finding circumstances molted feathers breed birds
finding date 11.02.2022
coll. 1875
Collection in Taiwan
created: 23.04.2023

remarks

This individual was rescued after being hit by a vehicle and could not be released back to the wild because of a broken wing. These are the molted feathers collected from the cage at the rescue center.

species identification

Pernis ptilorhynchus orientalis is the only subspecies found in Taiwan.

age identification

This individual has adult plumage.

gender identification

The iris color of its eyes is dark brown.