For my money,
the Pileated Woodpecker is
the undisputed king of the woodlands--the coolest character in the avian kingdom. I swear, when I watch this modern-day Pterodactyl
dive low, then listen to that unique
prehistoric-sounding screech, I am
transported back to the Mesozoic Era, crouching in a cave,
questing for fire. You just know this
forest funkster has roots that reach back to Jurassic Park!
Plus plenty of fans, too! Cartoonist Walter Lanz was so captivated, he created a character named Woody Woodpecker. Here’s Walter in his own words:
It was during Lantz's honeymoon with
actress Grace (Gracie) Stafford in 1941 at a lakeside cottage that Lantz found
the inspiration for his most famous character.
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Gracie Lantz later suggested adapting the bird as a cartoon character.
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Animated gif appears occurs courtesy of the worldwide web home of the Pileated Woodpecker:
http://www.pileatedwoodpeckercentral.com/information.htm
http://www.pileatedwoodpeckercentral.com/information.htm
Full story of the incredible Walter Lanz: http://lantz.goldenagecartoons.com/
http://www.davidbrady.com/times/latlantz.htmlAnd don't forget to visit Woody Woodpecker's wonderful fully flash-animated website:
http://www.woodywoodpecker.com/
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