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A Sibley Guide to Politics Catherine Price -- 01/25/2008  Giuliani EagleSometimes confused with Bald Eagle, though actually unrelated. Commonly found near potential terrorist targets, feeding on fear. Markings: bald head, yellow ribbons on breast, distinctive markings on underbelly in the shape of 9/11. Occasionally masquerades as female. Voice: niver-furghet! Uttered continuously, often without provocation. Primary Habitat: Florida Clinton Nighthawk Compact, powerful, aggressive. Captures birds and insects in midair by level sprint, finishing with abrupt turns. Female dominant species, with mate and offspring often found nearby. Markings: pearl-shaped marks near neck, face coloring that accentuates cheekbones while minimizing appearance of fine lines. Voice: Female described as "harsh" and "cackling"; often imitates other birds' calls Primary Habitat: New Hampshire, New York (habitat varies widely, depending on wind patterns) Arkansas Huck-a-Bee Often sighted with the Black-Belted Chuck-a-Dee. Known for its melodic calls and, as birds go, sense of humor. Markings: Cross on breast. Variable size. Voice: Low, pleasant, reminiscent of bass guitar. Primary Habitat: Arkansas, Texas, church rafters. Never been seen outside Continental United States. ObamEgret Relatively large and slender species, occasionally seen frolicking in surf. Elegant in stature, yet sometimes described as large-headed and fluffy. Markings: Distinctive coloring; exaggerated ear tufts Voice: loud, forceful Houp! Houp!! Primary Habitat: Neither in blue states nor red states, but these United States of America. Edwards Parakeet A close relative of the Carolina Parakeet and Mill-Working Nutcracker. Formerly numerous, now threatened, this species is notable for its plumage and elaborate nests. Markings: round face with well preened headfeathers. Voice: Raucous notes in rhythmic series tort-tort-tort Primary Habitat: Often found hiding in hedges. Massachusetts Bufflehead White body with a slick, black head. During molting season sheds surprising number of green, dollar-shaped feathers. Markings: (on underbelly) five interlocking rings, above the insignia "Winter Olympics, 2002." Voice: Fluctuates. Primary Habitat: Migration pattern follows Brigham Young's. McCain Pterodactyl Ancient bird of prey, best known for its aerial hunting expertise and oddly shaped head. Thought extinct, but has since re-emerged. Markings: Wide, uneven jaw, scars, head topped with tuft of white feathers. Wings marked with distinctive purple hearts. Voice: [expletive] Primary Habitat: New Hampshire Kucinich Billed Woodpecker Relative of Ivory Billed Woodpecker. Very rarely seen. Allegedly nests in olive trees. Some dispute over its existence. Markings: Peace sign on bottom of both wings. Primary Habitat: Not applicable. end of page 1 [ 1 ] |
