Ward's® Pigeon Skeleton

Learn the Avian Adaptations for Flight

Natural bone. Find out how birds fly by studying the pigeon, Columba sp. The skeleton of the common bird, in a ligamentary preparation with wings slightly extended, displays the various features of its anatomy that are unique to the ability for flight, as well as the scleral rings in orbits. It is mounted in a natural perching position on a wooden base and attached by a clear plexiglas support. It comes with a key identifying 72 structures. Base size: 5"L x 5"W. Skeleton size: 10–12"H.