Saturday 25 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 101. Wheatear

Predictably, this bird's name is from the Old English 'wheat' (white) and 'ear' (arse). Basically, a 'white rump'!

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What's In a Critter's Name? 194. Cuttlefish

This cephalopod's name is derived from the Old English 'cudele'. It may be linked to the Old Norse 'koddi' (cushion) an...