It seems I was having a Friday bout of amnesia and totally forgot
about the existence of turkeys! If anyone could check the bone
against turkey too that would be great.
Thank you Tyr and Leif for the suggestion.
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Hello All,
I wonder if anyone can help with the identification of this
bird scapula?
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/52o2rugk0c37zvg/AACSVWpSMoYmXij2ferdjLpda?dl=0
It is very similar in size to domestic/ greylag goose, but the
morphology does not match my reference specimen. The morphology
does however seem similar to chicken, but the bone seems far too
large. I had a look in Cohen and Serjeantson and couldn't find a
satisfactory match in their either. I am wondering if it might
be peafowl, but am open to suggestions. It comes from an urban
medieval/ post medieval context in England.
If anyone has peafowl in their reference collection and is able
to check it would be much appreciated. This is for a fast turn
around report which is required pretty quick, otherwise I would
happily bring the specimen up to Sheffield for the bird
conference next week.
Many thanks in advance,
Julia
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