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Different Birds to represent Latin America


Back when I first observed this movie as a 10 year-old in 1989 I didn't think anything of it. But now as a birder and a traveler to many Latin American countries, I can't help but think how much more accurate it would be if they chose different birds that represent each area. The only truely native ave-fauna in the whole mix was Jose' Carioca who is an Amazon Parrot of some species. He is possibly a Mealy Parrot. Donald duck (a domesticated Mallard known as a Peking Duck.) and Panchito (a domesticated Red Junglefowl) do not accurately portrait the bird life of their native countries. And to be fair, both Donald and Panchito have their roots in Asia! Sure, Jose is okay though I believe that there should be a Motmot, Saltator, Wren, Trogon, or endemic bunting representing Mexico, and perhaps a Herring Gull, Tree Swallow, Tufted Titmouse, or Black-capped Chickadee representing the Americas. Okay I know this is stupid. Forget I even wrote it.

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Well actually, you forgot to acknowledge the fact that Donald Duck is Asian-American. (Hahaha).

No actually, I see what you mean. Nonetheless, I think it was fairly well-done.

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domesticated red junglefowl? Wtf?! He's a rooster!

As for Donald being a type of duck that emigrated to the US in the 1800's, I think after his family lived in the US for over 50 years, he has earned the right to be considered endemic.

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