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  1. dantheman

    Delaware, USA: 5 IDs

    Looks like there's one on ebay if you hurry (presume they'll ship to Canada); http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hire-a-Big-Yellow-Bird--Mascot--Costume-_W0QQitemZ250438569475QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=&rvr_id=&cguid=30ee420a11f0a0aad5748824ff7c567e
  2. dantheman

    Delaware, USA: 5 IDs

    I agree that no.3 is a Moa, Yellowish certainly looks like the most likely candidate. I think 'Big Bird' is the local name for this species widely used by most under-fives in the region. I guess the latin binomial has probably changed too. Maybe we should post a question in the Bird Taxonomy...
  3. dantheman

    Delaware, USA: 5 IDs

    5a) One could suspect this to be an immature Jungle Fowl (also of the Rhode Island Red form). Smaller size, unmoulted lesser coverts, sullen disposition etc etc Note the interaction between the more adult (in plumage terms at least) and the youngster in this clip...
  4. dantheman

    Delaware, USA: 5 IDs

    Agree with 2) and 4) 3) Big Bird ( Avies humungousyellowus? ) 5) Red Jungle Fowl (var. Foghorn Leghorn, I say) Not enough experience to help with 1) I'm afraid. Nice pics.
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