a note on nomenclature

[milkyrosie]

There are many completely rediculous names for birds. The "Hudsonian godwit" comes to mind, as does the "bristle-thighed curlew," and the "ferruginous pigmy-owl," but perhaps the award for most ridiculous named bird in North America goes to the fulvous whistling duck. This lovely species of duck has a gorgeous tawny breast, striking reddish wings,

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[anonymous]

When I was a kid, I thought the "Yellow-bellied Sapsucker" was a made up name used to satirize bird names ...

Your father and I have been particularly fond of the name:
Carunculated caracara
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carunculated_Caracara

Mom

[oversaturation]

tufted titmouse is my personal favorite!

[milkyrosie]

I should have guessed...

[anonymous]

I used to think Blue-Footed Booby was a completely ridiculous name, until I actually saw one. Then I realized how perfect it was.
Mom