Corvidae

In Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison uses the peacock to illustrate the future of the characters in her story. The peacock was used because of its characteristics of having all the “treasures” in its tail, which in return weighs it down, making it hard to fly. The peacock serves to indicate the character’s personality and change in mind. It also juxtaposes the two main characters, Macon Junior and Milkman, to give tension to the overall plot. The peacock first appears as a simile when Macon Junior sees his luxurious future fan out “before him like the tail-spread of a peacock”. The peacock simile connects Macon with the idea of acquiring money, which explains the greedy personality of Macon Junior. The peacock also signifies the change in Macon’s personality because when he left the farm, he did not have an immediate goal but had the will to survive. When he sees the gold and the possible future of luxury, his innocent mind of a child desperate to survive shifts to a greedy robber that cannot resist but to take the gold all for himself. Because the tail of the peacock represents treasures and wealth, it is clear that Macon’s future would be centered around wealth. The same peacock is mentioned when Milkman is sharing the dead bobcat with the hunters. Immediately after he observes the bobcat’s tongue lying in “its mouth as harmless as a sandwich” and the eyes that “held the menace of the night”, the peacock appears again soaring away. The soaring peacock is signifying that…

When you walk into Noah’s Bird Nest, it becomes clear why it’s known as the “Cheers” of pet stores. A warm welcome awaits those that walk through our doors looking for just the right thing for their feathered kids. We know and love our regulars and enjoy spending personal time with all of our bird friends. Who or what is this Noah’s Bird nest? We are a small exotic parrot-specific retail store owned and operated solely by mother and daughter (with the grandbaby in training) that caters…

Their repertoire of sounds range from uttering a liquid, rambling medley of soft caws, coos, clicks and rattles and rusty gate sounds. They may not be classified as songbirds, but they are every bit as interesting. Sleek black in color with inquisitive eyes, a loping gait and an intelligence level that far outreaches that of their lighter colored winged bretheren, the crow is a bird well worthy of our respect and admiration. Nearly every bird watching guide describes the American Crow as one of…

In “Feathers” by Raymond Carver, a couple goes to a coworker’s house for dinner, where they encounter a peacock, a plaster mold of crooked teeth, and an ugly baby. Afterwards, the couple has a child of their own. Two symbols in the story are the peacock and plaster mold of crooked teeth. The first symbol in this story is the peacock. Peacocks can be described as “birds of 1,000 eyes,” “birds of paradise,” “very colorful,” and “exotic”. The dictionary defines peacock as, “a person who is vain…

There is an old tale of a crow and a peacock in a zoo park. The peacock was outrageously beautiful, full of color and excitement. The crow tried so hard to appear like the peacock that it even collected its feathers and attached it to himself. In the end, the crow was still the same no matter how hard he tried to change his outward appearance. This is an example of basic human nature. Throughout our lives, we are inspired by the role models in our community. We imitate their actions, values, and…

Why are we Coven of the Vulture? Most people view the vulture with fear or contempt, a ghastly scavenger feeding of the dead or things cast aside by others; a reminder of one’s own mortality slowly drawing near. But this misunderstood raptor means so much more than that. What most people don’t consider is that the vulture represents rebirth and new life, as well as death; new beginnings often stem from gruesome ends. The vulture represents powerful energy – all year round. The vulture has been…

λ Black-billed Magpie Black-billed Magpies, which are easily found of western North America, are social creatures. They often move in congregation and utter various sounds, ranging from trills, cackle, to whistle calls. The body size of the Black-billed Magpies is comparatively larger than jays. Bearing the long tails, large and heavy bills, and short wings, black-billed magpies seem to be cumbersome in flight (See Appendix A). The long tail plays the role of guiding sudden turns. The bird is…

One of the most observed birds on campus are crows, whether they’re calling from the trees or stealing food from trash cans, they seem to be ever present. This is funny considering that they seemed to elude me every time I took the time to observe them. For as much as I couldn’t find them, I did make some very interesting observations that led me to my own conclusions about why they behave the way they do, and when they do it. As far as what crows look like, they’re fairly large birds- larger…

Damages include total crop losses, nursery infestations, livestock depletion and harm to human health (stings/allergic reactions). They are dispersed through plant trade. Some predator-prey relationships could include the coyote, which hunts various insects, lizards, and tortoises. Other predators include: Cape Cobra: Hunts other snakes like the Mojave Rattlesnake, rodents like the Desert Rat (Dipodomys), birds and bird eggs, and some insects. Bobcat: Hunts small reptiles like lizards, birds…

fungi, provide a detailed sketch (photographs will not be accepted). The specimen is iridescent and is black in color. Physical features consist of a short, thin beak, broad wings, and dark feathers. It consists of common features that all birds possess. 2. What is the common and scientific (genus and species) name of your specimen? There will be resources in the lab to help you identify the correct scientific name for each organism. What taxonomic family does your specimen belong to? The…