It's the Double "O" That You Have to Remember


Q ~ What three two legged creatures have in common a double "O" in the middle of their mames and are recognised by their bald patches?

A ~ 1. The rook, which is easily differentiated from the crow by the bald patch at the base of its beak (where its nose would be, if it had a nose instead of just nostrils).

      2. JtE.

      3. The coot, as in NLN's photo and familiar from the saying "as bald as a coot". Bird aficionados will know that the coot is not a duck, but a member of the rail family, although frequently found in the company of ducks. The brown bird in the background is a mallard duck, the drakes are more brightly coloured.