gigaqps@lemmy.world to Snails@reddthat.com · 3 days agoDoes anyone know what kind of snails these are?lemmy.worldimagemessage-square11linkfedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1imageDoes anyone know what kind of snails these are?lemmy.worldgigaqps@lemmy.world to Snails@reddthat.com · 3 days agomessage-square11linkfedilink
minus-squareOwOarchist@pawb.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·3 days ago Since when scientists give obvious names? May I present to you, the red-winged blackbird, which is easily identifiable as it’s a black bird with red wings.
minus-squareactionjbone@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up0·3 days agoWait wait wait, slow down. Can you say that in plain language? None of that science mumble jumbo?
minus-squareMirshe@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0·3 days agoLess obvious is the red-bellied woodpecker of North America, which has a large cowl of red on its head, but is named for the rusty brown-red belly, and should not be confused with the red-headed woodpecker which has a solid red head.
May I present to you, the red-winged blackbird, which is easily identifiable as it’s a black bird with red wings.
Wait wait wait, slow down. Can you say that in plain language? None of that science mumble jumbo?
Less obvious is the red-bellied woodpecker of North America, which has a large cowl of red on its head, but is named for the rusty brown-red belly, and should not be confused with the red-headed woodpecker which has a solid red head.