#squirrel cuckoo

[na-bird-of-the-day]

BOTD: Squirrel Cuckoo

Photo: Grigory Heaton

"Very striking and long-tailed bright rusty cuckoo, widespread in tropical lowlands and locally up into foothills. Occurs in a wide range of wooded and forest edge habitats. Mostly forages stealthily at mid-upper levels in trees, where can be surprisingly difficult to see. Often seen swooping across roads and eliciting a ‘wow’ reaction. Underside of white-tipped tail feathers is rusty overall in West Mexico, blackish overall in other areas."

- eBird

[gahiko]

I made this for an IG challenge called septembirb. This is the squirrel cuckoo! I've seen this birds in person and their brown color is so beautiful.

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[birdblues]

Squirrel Cuckoo

[birdirectory]

squirrel cuckoo (Piaya cayana) by Ivo Zecchin

[swing-shift-cinderella]

I love how Slappy still lowkey recognizes Walter in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo Clock." It’s a nice detail and a funny moment in that emotional rollercoaster of an episode.

[rragnaroks]

3:38am, the sun's risen if it ever really went down at all, and i'm alone on top of the world

[wolfspaw]

[mutant-distraction]

The squirrel cuckoo (Piaya cayana) is a

large and active species of cuckoo found in wooded habitats.

[lord-of-the-prompts]

A LIST OF SOUNDS/ONOMATOPEIAS FOR WRITERS:

Action

bam (a sudden loud noise/sudden impact)

bang (a loud noise like an explosion or gunshot)

beep (a short high-pitched electronic sound)

biff (a short, sharp movement)

blip (a short, high-pitched electronic sound)

boing (representing the noise of a compressed spring suddenly released)

boom (a loud, deep, resonant sound)

buzz (a low, continuous humming sound)

ching (the sound of metal on metal)

clang (a loud, resonant metallic sound or series of sounds)

clank (a loud, sharp sound or series of sounds)

clap (the act of striking the palms together/an explosive sound)

clatter (a rattling sounds as objects fall or hit each other)

click (a short, sharp sound/a short electronic sound)

clink (a short ringing sound)

crack (a sudden explosive noise)

crackle (rapid succession of slight cracking noises)

crash (a sudden violent noise)

crunch (a muffled or grinding sound made when something is crushed)

ding (a metallic ringing sound)

ding-dong (the sound of a doorbell, like the chiming of a bell)

drip (the action of liquid falling in drops)

honk (a long and loud beep, such as that from a car horn)

jingle (a catchy rhythmic sound/light metallic clinking)

kerplunk (a loud, dull sound or plunk)

knock (to strike a surface noisily in order to attract attention/ sudden short sound caused by a blow)

patter (a repeated light tapping)

pew-pew (a sound made by a laser gun)

ping (a short high-pitched ringing)

pitter-patter (the sound of a rapid succession of light beats or taps)

pop (a light/soft explosive sound)

pow (expressing the sound of a blow or explosion)

rattle (to make a rapid succession of short/sharp knocking sounds)

screech (give a loud, harsh, piercing cry/a lour, harsh, squealing noise)

sizzle (a hissing sound made when food is frying)

slam (a loud and forceful sound caused by something being shut)

slap (a sharp sound made by a forceful blow)

smash (violent breaking of things)

snap (tp break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound)

splash (a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid)

splat (a sound of something soft and wet or heavy striking a surface)

swoosh (the sound produced by a sudden rush of air or liquid)

thud (a dull, heavy sound)

tick (a regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock)

thump (a dull pounding sound)

thunk (a dull, heavy sound, such as that of an object falling)

varoom (a roaring sound made by an engine at a high speed/revving up)

whack (to strike forcefully with a sharp blow)

whir (a low, continuous, regular sound)

whoosh (a sudden rushing movement and sound)

whump (a dull thudding sound)

wham (a forceful strike/impact)

zap (the sound of a sudden burst of energy)

Animal

arf (canine)

bark (canine, seal)

bah-gawk (chicken)

bellow (alligator, deer)

buzz (bee, hornet, fly, mosquito, wasp...)

caw (blackbird, raven, rook...)

chatter (monkey, mouse

cheep (bird)

chickadee-dee (chickadee)

chirp (bird, cricket, grasshopper)

click (crab, dolphin)

cluck (chicken)

cock-a-doodle-doo (rooster)

coo (pigeon)

croak (frog)

cuckoo (cuckoo)

drum (rabbit)

gobble (turkey)

growl (bear, canine, crocodilian, feline...)

grumble (boar)

hee-haw (donkey)

hiss (goose, snake)

honk (goose)

hoot (owl)

howl (canine)

hum (hummingbird)

maa (goat)

moo (cow, wildebeest)

neigh (horse, pony, zebra)

purr (canine)

quack (duck)

ribbit (frog)

roar (bear, feline, gorilla...)

scream (hyena)

screech (bat, eagle)

sing (songbird)

snarl (feline)

snort (pig)

squeak (hampster, mouse, squirrel...)

tlot-tlot (hooves)

trumpet (elephant, swan)

tweet (bird)

wheek (guinea pig)

whine (mosquito)

whinny (horse, pony, zebra)

whistle (bird, whale)

whoop (monkey)

Vocal

achoo/atishoo (the sound of a sneeze)

ahem (clearing throat to attract attention)

argh (expressing annoyance, dismay, embarrassment or frustration)

blech (to express distaste/gagging or retching)

blurt (to speak out suddenly and abruptly)

chomp (vigorous chewing)

cough (expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound)

eek (used to express alarm, horror, or fright)

giggle (to laugh lightly in a nervous or silly manner)

glug (to drink or pour with a hallow gurgling sound)

groan (to make a deep inarticulate sound in response to pain or despair)

growl (a low rumbling noise that expresses discontent)

grunt (a short, deep sound inarticulated when angry, sullen, or lazy)

gulp (to swallow loudly and quickly)

gurgle (a hallow, bubbling sound)

hiccup (an involuntary cough-like noise)

huh (used to express scorn, anger, disbelief, surprise, amusement, or confusion)

hum (to make a steady continuous sound like a bee)

moan (a low prolonged mournful sound expressive of suffering or pleading)

mumble (speaking incoherently, like a sort of whisper)

murmur (to make sounds that are not fully intelligible)

ow (used to express sudden pain)

phew (an exhale of relief)

oops (an exclamation of surprise or of apology, as when someone drops something or makes a mistake)

ouch (an exclamation of sharp sudden pain)

squeal (to make a shrill cry/a sound of complaint or protest)

ugh (used to indicate the sound of a cough or grunt or to express disgust or horror)

yikes (used to show that you are worried, surprised, or shocked)

whimper (to make a low whining plaintive or broken sound)

whoop (a loud cry of joy or excitement/laughter)

whoops (another term for "oops")

[bonefall]

Tell us about the Clanmew slurs!!!

SO, most Clanmew slurs tend to be based on animals that Clan cats don't like. They attack characteristics of half-clan cats and outsiders by comparing them to unwanted animals, be they invasive, poisonous, or distasteful.

I tend to make them up as I find animals that fit that bill, but here's a couple very insulting terms so far;

Common Striped Woodlouse (Philoscia muscorum) = Gishooi Said to be a hybrid between Millipedes and Rollypollies, but because of the very different natures of its parents, doesn't have the strength of either. Used against mixed-blood cats.

Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) = Habaka A very aggressive sort of goose that is loud, attacks for no reason, and displaces native fowl. Sometimes called the 'rogue goose,' their populations need to be managed. Used against cats branded as dangerous or bullies, is not always a slur, but when applied to ex-outsiders it's absolutely intended as one. RiverClan-exclusive.

Gray Squirrel = Chakchak The ThunderClan-version of 'egyptian goose,' but it's a LOT stronger when ThunderClan uses it. Gray squirrels are an active threat to the red squirrels that they value so much, and are killed on-sight.

Cuckoo = Hug'koo Listen to me. Listen to me. Never call another cat this, especially not if they've invoked Queen's Rights for their kittens, are suspected of being half-Clan, or have brought an outsider into the Clan. A cuckoo is a brood parasite, which lays an egg that hatches into a violent invader, killing all of its innocent siblings in the nest. It's the singular most detested animal in Clan Culture, used against anyone suspected of undermining the Clan.

Drypaw = Sheshepwyyr An apprentice of RiverClan that won't get their paws wet, but also applied to cats of other Clans who can't swim. RiverClan-exclusive, of course

Turnclaw = Kignak'kach Turning-Claw. The word that Berryheart will be using to describe cats changing Clans. Comes from Turned/Turning/Will Turn: Kignaka/Kignak/Kigna

[davidstirlings]

SAS Rogue Heroes Daemons AU

Hello, I am here to once again encourage SAS: Rogue Heroes brain rot with yet another au (help I've fallen down the rabbit hole)

David Stirling - Cuckoo (adaptable, dreaming, foolishness, insanity, insecurity)

Paddy Mayne - Tiger (strength, power, aggressiveness, leadership, courage, intelligence, passion, stealth, solitary, bringer of death and destruction)

Eoin McGonigal - Spider (patience, creativity, sensitivity, protection, wisdom)

(I can't stand spiders I'm afraid - arachnophobic - so no picture here, sorry)

Jock Lewes - Beaver (determined, visionary, defensive, inventor, fantasizer)

Eve Mansour - Serval (independence, self-reliance, and self-interest for the sake of survival)

Mike Sadler - Armadillo Girdled Lizard (adaptability, instinct, quick-witted, sensitivity)

Reg Seeking - Honey badger (strength, fierceness, aggressive, endurance, survival, territorial, possessive)

Johnny Cooper - Otter (playful, mischievous, kindness, happiness, luck, loyalty, and adaptability) (thanks to @just-barrow for this)

Bill Fraser - Spotted hyena (loyal, courageous, social but also solitary, witty, smart, hunters rather than scavengers, territorial)

Dave Kershaw - Ring-tailed Lemur (playful, kindness, happiness, social, leisure, alert) (credit to @rosescruensixxam for saying that Dave's lemur would be like King Julian - a sassy mf)

Pat Riley - Red squirrel (playful, mischievous, social, passionate, trust, hardworking, resourcefulness)

Jim Almonds - Hare (courage, prosperity, rebirth, change, vigour, aggressiveness, cleverness, love, sensitivity)

Augustin Jordan - Great horned owl (wisdom, strength, fearless, decisive, freedom, stealth, protection) (thanks to @rosescruensixxam for helping me decide)

André Zirnheld - Peregrine Falcon (fearless, authoritative, goal-oriented, freedom, intelligence, victory, power, speed) (thanks to @rosescruensixxam for helping me decide)

George Bergé - Lioness (Pride, courage, power, natural-born leaders, authority, dignity, wisdom, fiery)

Dudley Wrangel Clarke - Chameleon (adaptability, change, deception, intuition, transformation)

Dr Gamal - Hummingbird (flexibility, healing, ability, unique, joy, enjoyment of life)

Walter Essner - Doberman pinscher (alert, fearless, loyal, aggressive, impulsive, social, self-protection, misunderstood) (thanks to @wearebackbagels for helping with Essner)

Herbert Bruckner - Common European Viper (impulsive, power, shrewdness, rebirth, deception, mistrust, temptation, death and evil) (credit to @wearebackbagels for this brilliant suggestion)

General Auchinleck has a golden monkey daemon (like Marisa Coulter), and General Ritchie has a horse (don't ask me what kind, I don't know horses)

And that's about as far as I've gotten, so please, come yell ideas at me in the comments bc I'm sorta stuck for everyone else

@rosescruensixxam @wearebackbagels @elkro @just-barrow @onyxsboxes​ @adowbaldwin​ @invisiblegargoyl @bachaboska @kuro-anko @snitling @fergusfraserapologist​ @akatsuki-rin @queerevolutionaries​ @cloudyfacewithjam​ 

[midnightmuffingay]

Rating the pets of EAH based on what is on the EAH wiki and my limited knowledge:

Adelita - Rosabella's butterfly. I have never heard of this. Also apparently Adelita translates to 'noble'?? 3/10 I don't think it suits her and also how do you keep a butterfly as a pet.

Barber - Poppy's squirrel monkey. I guess squirrel monkeys are cute and I can see it as a pet for her but I have yet again no memory of this. 5/10

Clipper - Holly's lion cub. Apparently it is 'charmed' to stay a cub forever?? Don't know how that work or why she has a lion or why she would name it Clipper?? there are better names girl. 3/10

Carmine - Cerise's dire wolf. Okay so technically they're part of the same pack or something but it's the daughter of Littler Red Riding Hood and the big Bad Wolf. You can't go wrong with giving her a wolf friend whose name is another shade of red. 6/10

Carrolloo - Kitty's caterpillar. A sneaky little guy. From what we saw of him he compliments Kitty's personality and you know, a caterpillar with a wonderlandian? It's not like I can be mad. 6/10

Clockwork - Cedar's wooded cuckoo. Okay I do actually like this a lot. Even if we never really saw him it's a great concept for her pet to be wooden like her. Especially when you consider it would probably have to been made specifically for her. I love it 8/10

Clydesdale - Farrah's pet mouse. Don't recall and there are better mice. 2/10

Divacorn - Briar's unicorn. Absolutely slayed so hard I don't care about the name which is an astonishing feat. I mean of course Briar would have a pink unicorn it just makes sense. 8/10

Drake - Hopper's dragonfly. Drake. 2/10 Only getting extra points because it is a literal DRAGONfly. He breathes fire.

Earl Grey - Maddie's dormouse. Perfection. Best dressed of all of the pets. Is a silly little guy with a silly little hat that lives in her hat. Impeccable. 10/10

Gala - Apple's snow fox. Gala is a great name just because of the fact this it is not only a type of apple but also a fancy party. Very royal, on brand, like to curl around her neck. Iconic. 8/10

Grizz - Blondie's baby bear. Blondie. Girlie. You are a reporter. Please get original. A bear for goldilocks' daughter is fine but it's just like. I'm bored girl. You can do better. 3/10

Jelly - Ginger's gummy fish. I. Love this. A sentient gummy fish she accidentally made? So iconic I'll ignore the basic name. It's like naming your goldfish 'Goldie'. Anyway, I love the concept, love the execution. 8/10

King Benedict - Humphrey's chicken. No. 2/10 for egg related name.

Mr. Cottonhorn - Dexter's jackalope. Guys. Guys. look at him.

He's just a little guy. 10/10.

Moustro - Melody's rat. I like the idea and the pun name but I feel like I'd need to see a picture to be impressed. 5/10

Nevermore - Raven's dragon. There is no need for discussion. 10/10

P-Hawk - Daring's peacock. I think I remember him being kind of terrible so uh 1/10 because Daring I don't think that's how you say peacock honey.

Pesky - Hunter's squirrel. I love how even though they're like enemies they have the same haircut and Pesky has a little acorn bag that Hunter definitely made for him. Lives up to his name. 7/10

Philia - Cupid's Pegasus. Apparently 'Philia' is one of the ancient greek words for love that is often translated to friendship. soooo, even though I didn't know about her she gets a 6/10 because I think that's sweet.

Pirouette - Duchess's swan. Queen. Icon. Slay. Need I say more? 10/10

Sandella - Ashlynn's phoenix. The fact that Ashlynn has a phoenix because it rises from the ashes is so hardcore and I love it. Even if her name is Sandella. 7/10

Shuffle - Lizzie's hedgehog. The bestest and cutest little croquet ball. I don't have much to say but love you dearly. 7/10

Sir Gallopad - Darling's horse. He can change colour and camouflage which is THE coolest thing. Horsegirl Darling. 8/10 Also Daring officially has the worst pet out of the Charming siblings.

Spindle - Faybelle's pomeranian. Of course an evil fairy you have such an unassuming evil little dog. And of course she named it after her evil destiny. Iconic. 8/10.

[palmofafreezinghand]

an early morning vignette

a regular morning in the Cullen-Masen-Hale household in 1934. or rosalie sees a functioning relationship. on ao3 here.

1934: 

Seldom had the house been this serene since the newest member of the group had unwillingly been introduced. The early morning breeze filtering in through the open windows was crisp, the smell of dew on freshly cut grass. 

Edward had spent the last hour working through a new jigsaw puzzle, one Esme had made for him for his birthday, the image more detailed and challenging to put together than the ones bought in department stores. Rosalie was disassembling an antique cuckoo clock that had recently stopped working. Esme was sitting on the front porch swing, her most recent knitting project in her lap, waiting for her husband to return from work. 

A half hour passed, not a word spoken, when the familiar rumble of a Ford engine fine-tuned to perfection came down the gravel driveway. Rosalie listened as the engine died, the driver door softly opening and closing, patent leather shoes walking a touch too fast to the front porch. 

“Good morning,” Carlisle said. 

“Welcome home,” Esme smiled, setting her knitting needles on her lap and offering Carlisle her hand, which he took. 

Rosalie watched the scene through the picture window, trying to hide behind the lace curtains. 

Carlisle set his leather medical bag down on the bottom stair, leaning down to tuck an unruly curl behind Esme’s ear with his now free hand. 

“How was your night?” Esme asked. Carlisle took a seat on the step next to her, never dropping her hand. 

“Better now,” Carlisle smiled. The two spoke softly. “What are you making?” He asked, motioning to the project in her lap. “A sock?” 

Esme sighed, dropping his hand to pick up the yarn. “A sweater,” she said defeatedly, holding up the lopsided, tiny square. 

“It’s a beautiful sweater,” Carlisle said, the corner of his mouth twitching, betraying his lie. 

“Hush,” Esme laughed, swatting at his chest gently. 

“I mean it. You will make a squirrel very happy.” 

Esme frowned, turning back to her ‘sweater.’ She stared at the stitches for a moment before frogging the entire square. She handed the needles and ball of yarn to Carlisle who, without question, began to wind the now crimped yarn back into a spool. He tucked the spool into the outside pocket of his work bag. 

The two sat on the porch, leaning into each other’s sides, attention focused on nothing in particular, hands interlocked. Minutes passed as they sat there, 

“May I have a kiss?” Carlisle asked in no more than a whisper, almost sheepishly. As if he hadn’t been kissing her for over a decade. 

“For rewinding my yarn?” Esme scoffed. “It’ll take a little more than that, Mister.” 

“No, I know it takes more than that to charm you. I just missed you.” 

“Just one kiss?” Esme asked, holding up her pinky. 

“One,” Carlisle smiled, lips quirking in a way that made him look barely twenty-three. He linked his pinky around hers, leaning in for the one kiss he had negotiated for. 

Rosalie looked back to her half disassembled cuckoo clock. 

“That was two, Doctor,” Esme chided after a few moments.   

“Apologies,” Carlisle smirked. “I’ll return one.” 

Rosalie looked away again. 

“You think you’re quite charming,” Esme laughed quietly on the front porch, getting up from the stairs. She pulled Carlisle up behind her. 

“You used to,” he grinned, wrapping his arm loosely around her shoulders. 

“I was young then,” Esme said wistfully as they started towards the treelines. 

“You? Young? I don’t believe it.” 

“Oh, you’re one to talk.” Their fond bickering faded into the distances. 

Rosalie looked away from the window, in the corner of her eye she caught Edward looking at her. ‘Stop it,’ she thought. 

“You’re the only one allowed to eavesdrop?” Edward asked, turning back to his puzzle. 

“I was not eavesdropping, their conversation was too loud.” 

Edward scoffed loudly. They fell back into silence as they worked on their respective projects. After a few minutes Edward opened his mouth. “To answer your question, yes.” 

“What question?” Rosalie asked, she hadn’t spoken, and if she had she certainly wouldn’t have asked him a question. 

“Yes, it has always been that way for them. And yes, they both thought it never would be.” 

“I didn’t ask.” 

“I’m only saying —” 

“Edward.” 

“Although your personality poses an obstacle.” 

“Edward.” 

Edward smiled, an almost goofy, an almost endearing lopsided grin, returning his attention once more to the puzzle he hadn’t made any progress on in the past three days. Rosalie looked back to the clock which she didn’t particularly care about but was determined to fix. Her thoughts were in a hypothetical world she rarely allowed herself to think of, indulging in the glimmer of hope which had been buried for a long, long time.

[birdblues]

Squirrel Cuckoo

[soaringthree]

Our first ever concept of Squirrelflight by our director @rosia4309! Here she is based on a squirrel cuckoo! Do you have any bird species you think would fit her?

[reggiejworkshop]

"Warner Crew At The Carnival"

Dr Scratchensniff thought he knew what to expect when he along with Ralph took the Warners out to the local carnival. Helping the Warners win Pinky and the Brain at a shady ring toss game was not one of those expectations.

The two lab mice had previously undertaken another one of their world domination schemes when one of the local carnies had mistaken them as take home pet prizes.

What followed would be an intense competion between the Warner Crew and another visitor from the reboot, body builder and new special freind, Nils Niedhardt.  Two Hundred rings and several stuffed animal plushies later, the lab mice rode away safely in the shirt pocket of Ralph the secuirty guard.

Ralph giggled as the mice wiggled inside. "Theys tickle me!"

"Gee, Brain. Who knew we'd finally get a free ride for once? Narf!" said Pinky.

"This isn't the kind of free ride I had in mind." Brain complained. "In fact I finds it's hygiene questionable. Why does he smell like coconut...?"

Ralph was also carrying two of the Warner Brothers in his arms.

"Look at it this way, he's a ride you don't have to wait on for once!" Yakko responded.

"Thanks for helping out with that last game, Scratchy! We were started to get tired" Wakko said as he reached for the cotton candy in Dr. Scratchensniff's arms.

The psychiatrist looked up in shock. "You kids are actually tired? For once?!"

The two adults were suprised at how well behaved the Warners were today compared to how they usually acted in the past. Normally it ended with the both of them chasing the trio all around the carnival, several vistors being at the mercy of their 'special freind' antics and moderate property damage, but today was relatively normal for them. 

Aside from the ring toss, there were only a few other incidents.  Dot and Yakko tightrope walking across the beams of the moving ferris wheel.  A pie eating competition that ended with Wakko in the first place and Ralph with a face full of coconut cream. And Scratchensniff nearly losing his lunch when the trio took control of a rickety spinning tea cup ride. 

Dot, who was resting on his shoulder peered near his ear to respond.  "We've been tired, our youthful demeanor just hides it well."

"Besides, now that our show is done, we finally have a moment to relax for once!" said Wakko. "Being zany to the max was starting to feel like work again"

Scratchensniff nodded in agreement.  "Well,  you three have been natural at this for years." 

The trio had been ramping up their antics for the reboot's abrupt final season. But the extra pressure of pleasing their eager fans made them work harder than ever before.

"Yep. But we're cartoon veterans now. We need some time off " Yakko responded.

"Dahhh, Veterans? I didn't know theys brought back the draft!" Said Ralph.

 "So what do you all  have planned now the shows over?" Scratchensniff asked them.

"Catch up with all the HBO Max shows that haven't been taken off, yet." Said Yakko.

"Update my Master class on nunchuck lessons." said Dot.

"Maybe visit Slappy Squirrel, or our old CEO" Wakko added. 

His older brother shook his head. "I don't about that, T.P is probably still comatose when he found out Ralph became CEO at the end of season 2"

The guard huffed indignantly. "Noes he wasn't! He was just personified with joy!"

Scratchensniff was about to correct the guards words usage when Yakko asked him. " What about you?"

Scratchensniff blinked at hearing that, he wasn't expecting to be asked about it. "Well, doing my job of course. That and looking out for you three, Which also my job"

"Wow,  we thought you would retire the moment the show ended!" Wakko exclaimed. 

The psychiatrist smiled. "This world is cuckoo enough as is, but if I am going to deal with it, I'd rather it be with you"

The trio smiled at his geneniunely sweet response.

Yakko looked over his shoulder. "How are you holding up back there Nils?"

The muscular overgrown adversary in question was carrying the group's victory spoils from the ring toss game.

"Hating this..." Nils grumbled. The stuffed animal plushies towered above his head.

After being such a great sport during their competition. The Warners let him pick out one to keep for himself. He ended up picking one that visually matched how he felt, a pink jackass.

I seriously had to force myself to keep this story from going on too long.

I had been meaning to do another digital painting for a long time.

But I wanted to go for a look that was more refined than my other ones. Something a little less sketchy and rough.

And with the shows final season out now, I finally felt  motivated to do it with an idea I had been sitting on for a long time.  The final season of Animaniacs actually ended up being really enjoyable and ended with a bang! ( Granted not the one the fans nor I were expecting)

So I decided to do a group shot with Warners and freinds again, but this time in a fluffy casual setting.