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Post by kathrippon on Jun 7, 2014 22:46:05 GMT 2
What about just plain Hooter or does that sound more like a male name.
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Post by jacks on Jun 7, 2014 22:56:51 GMT 2
Reminds me of a restaurant I've heard of....
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Post by redwalks on Jun 8, 2014 0:33:07 GMT 2
Hermy gets my vote out of those 2. Antony
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Post by withgreekorigin22 on Jun 8, 2014 1:18:53 GMT 2
There isn't a lot of difference between female or male "little owl", however, there is a reported difference (ever so slight) males have lighter faces to the female, the females tend to be larger than the males. So confirming how there is infrequent records of successful sexing in the field (unless you have a good eye for that kind of thing)! Or a very big pair of binoculars!!! As it is the breeding season it could well be a female calling for it's partner, ready for courtship! Then again it could also be the male protecting his territory and warning off other males, like the female he could be calling for a mate. Hope this helps Steve!
Regards Kelly
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Post by gremlindog on Jun 8, 2014 9:42:34 GMT 2
There isn't a lot of difference between female or male "little owl", however, there is a reported difference (ever so slight) males have lighter faces to the female, the females tend to be larger than the males. So confirming how there is infrequent records of successful sexing in the field (unless you have a good eye for that kind of thing)! Or a very big pair of binoculars!!! As it is the breeding season it could well be a female calling for it's partner, ready for courtship! Then again it could also be the male protecting his territory and warning off other males, like the female he could be calling for a mate. Hope this helps Steve! Regards Kelly Well thats narrowed it down then Kelly lol!
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Post by withgreekorigin22 on Jun 8, 2014 11:00:11 GMT 2
It doesn't really make things clearer does it, sadly though there isn't really much distinguishable features other than the males having a lighter hue to the face than the females, like most the species in Mother Nature the females are nearly always larger than the male. Reason for this is quite simply so the female can sustain herself through gestation and then in the later stage parturition - especially when the "little owl" can have up to 5 eggs in one clutch this helps to avoid the female becoming egg bound.
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Post by gremlindog on Jun 8, 2014 11:04:12 GMT 2
It doesn't really make things clearer does it, sadly though there isn't really much distinguishable features other than the males having a lighter hue to the face than the females, like most the species in Mother Nature the females are nearly always larger than the male. Reason for this is quite simply so the female can sustain herself through gestation and then in the later stage parturition - especially when the "little owl" can have up to 5 eggs in one clutch this helps to avoid the female becoming egg bound. was only teasing Kelly!
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Post by withgreekorigin22 on Jun 8, 2014 11:08:30 GMT 2
No I know you were my dear, I thought I could find something in my vet nursing notes, I did a dissertation on the little owl for a piece of college work back in the day alas no great success really DOH!!! I failed
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Post by uptonogood on Jun 8, 2014 11:09:17 GMT 2
How about Bubo? (Non Gender specific name) The owl is the favorite bird of Athena, the goddess of wisdom in Greek mythology. The city of Athens is named after her. Athena’s owl “Bubo” is shown perched on her shoulder. Zeus asked Athena to hand over her beloved bird to Perseus, but she did not want to part with her owl. She was also bound to comply with the instructions of Zeus. So, with the help of Hephaestus, she made an exact replica of the owl in iron and brass to serve the purpose. The coins of Athens had the figure of an owl embossed upon them. Athena was the patron deity of Athens and known for her bright eyes and farsightedness. Owls are also known for their big, shining eyes and their wisdom. In the 1981 film "Clash of the Titans" ........ Tony
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Post by jacks on Jun 8, 2014 15:30:56 GMT 2
Tony's Bubo gets my vote. Sounds perfect!!
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Post by parsonsgang on Jun 8, 2014 16:27:30 GMT 2
Me too, Bubo sounds good to me
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Post by redwalks on Jun 8, 2014 17:01:27 GMT 2
Poor think'll be dead before it gets named at this rate. Antony
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Post by artisans on Jun 8, 2014 17:38:09 GMT 2
I guessed from the Latin name that there was a connection to Greece, Tony - it's a great story. But this is Corfu and I guess Bubo was a town bird and neither can it be Ron's 'Pig' as I think he was male. We have to make a decision and I think we should name Jackie the Queen of Roda for the year and she can follow in Athena's footsteps and sport a Corfiot bird called Hermy. It's a responsible job, Jackie, and it may mean that, in the line of duty, you may have to visit every bar in Roda while you are here - just to fly the flag, of course! You can also teach this song to local children to help them with their English ...
youtu.be/Ke6xc1bnC_0
Steve
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Post by jacks on Jun 8, 2014 18:03:13 GMT 2
Oh no! EVERY bar! I'll never cope with that reponsibility!
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Post by artisans on Jun 8, 2014 19:11:31 GMT 2
Name those bars, Jackie - and don't miss any in the interests of sobriety! Just how many are there in Roda?
Steve
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