Taxonomic Analysis of a Nasca Drawing (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Taxonomic Analysis of a Nasca Drawing

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Due to its long and thin bill, short legs, three toes facing the same direction, and the long tail with an elongated middle section, the previously identified hummingbird (Geoglyph No. PV68A-CF1) is re-classified as a hermit. In Peru, long and pointed tails only occur in hermits whereas the tails of typical hummingbirds are forked or fan-shaped.

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Eda M., Yamasaki T., Sakai M. <em>Journal</em> <em>of</em> <em>Archaeological</em> <em>Science:</em> <em>Reports</em>. June 20, 2019.

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