Dear Jacqui,
you may find that the predominance of wing bones can mainly be a consequence of
taphonomy. See:
Ericson P. 1987. JAS 14, 65-75
For the effects of predation on body part distribution also see:
Serjeantson D et al. 1993. Archaeofauna 2, 191-204
Cheers,
Umberto
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