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why coal tit was named "coal" tit?
Hey Alastair, I checked the dutch "Kol" and it seems to come from coal, not from cabbage- so I think an explanation for Kolgans may also be the black barring on the belly; no other grey goose has this to that extent. Jörn- Joern Lehmhus
- Post #17
- Forum: Tips For New Birders
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why coal tit was named "coal" tit?
Well, I thought the dutch Kolgans referring to Anser albifrons really comes from the dutch for cabbage, as they also feed on that, and on rape (Brassica napus); and Raven is "Kolk"rabe- i am not sure where that comes from as a Kolk in German is normally a place in a small river washed deeply...- Joern Lehmhus
- Post #12
- Forum: Tips For New Birders
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why coal tit was named "coal" tit?
;) Probably because people eat more cabbage in winter, this being a traditional winter vegetable- and Kohlmeise meaning: when lots of these birds arrive, it´ll get cold- so get your cabbage into the house, otherwise it will be frozen... Possibly... ;) But Kohlmeise is named after Kohle = Coal...- Joern Lehmhus
- Post #10
- Forum: Tips For New Birders