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[[File:For the Birds.JPG|thumb|250px|A green-tailed grebe]] | [[File:For the Birds.JPG|thumb|250px|A green-tailed grebe]] | ||
'''Green-tailed grebes''' are marshland birds of the family ''Podicipedidae''. Once thriving in the woods of [[Elwood City]], they are now considered extinct, though there have been a few recent reports of sightings. | '''Green-tailed grebes''' are marshland birds of the family ''Podicipedidae''. Once thriving in the woods of [[Elwood City]], they are now considered extinct, though there have been a few recent reports of sightings. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Several things in Elwood City are named after green-tailed grebes, most notably the baseball team, the [[Elwood City Grebes]]. | Several things in Elwood City are named after green-tailed grebes, most notably the baseball team, the [[Elwood City Grebes]]. | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The green-tailed grebe is not a real bird species. Real grebes are—as The Brain correctly points out—marshland birds of the family Podicepedidae. However, they are poor flyers and are incapable of perching in trees, the way the grebe in the show does. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 00:33, 16 June 2018
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Green-tailed grebes are marshland birds of the family Podicipedidae. Once thriving in the woods of Elwood City, they are now considered extinct, though there have been a few recent reports of sightings.
History
The grebe population quickly dwindled and practically went extinct because of a loss of trees caused by the lumber town founded by Jacob Katzenellenbogan. This town would become an official city in 1903.[1]
In the present day, Professor Conrad Twitter saw a green-tailed grebe in the woods around Elwood City. He made a recording of its call but did not have a camera with him. His interview on Nature News with Dale Drowzman inspired Brain to look for the grebe himself. He and Buster were able to find one but failed to take a picture.[2]
Legacy
Several things in Elwood City are named after green-tailed grebes, most notably the baseball team, the Elwood City Grebes.
Behind the scenes
The green-tailed grebe is not a real bird species. Real grebes are—as The Brain correctly points out—marshland birds of the family Podicepedidae. However, they are poor flyers and are incapable of perching in trees, the way the grebe in the show does.
Appearances
Arthur
- 705. "Elwood City Turns 100!" (Mentioned only)
- 1103b. "Prunella Packs It In" (Mentioned only)
- 1204a. "For the Birds" (First appearance)
