I think phebalium squamulosum is pretty funny to say
Since Turdus is already mentioned, I always thought Columba palumbus was a really fun thing to say. And they live everywhere in Europe so they're fun to point out.
!!! love the name, and that’s a gorgeous bird
It's a shame they're seen as / sort of are pests. They have a beautiful iridescent feather pattern, especially at mating season.
Oh I hear ya. I have a massive soft spot for urban “pest birds” - especially pigeons - and that’s such a pretty variation on the colors we have in my region. From a window in the office I work in you can see onto a flat portion of the top of the building that is horrific from a maintenance perspective (usually standing water, a small tree growing) but absolutely perfect for our cliff dwelling friends who love perching on and around the ductwork, and have lots of little nooks for nesting. I’ve spent many meetings watching pigeons instead of paying attention haha.
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