Identifying Bird Scavenging in Fleshed and Dry Remains

• Published in: Journal - Canadian Society of Forensic Science Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 177 - 188
• Main Authors: Komar, D., Beattie, O.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 01.01.1998

Differentiating postmortem artifacts produced by natural taphonomic processes from perimortem trauma is crucial in accurate crime scene interpretation, particularly in cases involving the advanced decomposition of remains. Carrion experiments reveal that repeated, extensive scavenging by common bird...