"Matt Barrow" wrote in message
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"Jim Macklin" wrote in message
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Look up quail, pheasants, and ask your local state office
about how many birds die each year and what a breeding
population is. Some birds may have the possibility of a
long life, but nature has a tendency for them to die in hot
weather, cold weather, or be eaten by cats, dogs, other
birds, snakes, and even a few humans.

BTW, Woddy Woodpecker has been around more than 60 years,
but so has Superman.


No, I don't check things beyond my recollection of common
facts.


Given there are thousands of species of wild birds, he cherrypicked a few
from the high end. In addition to what you listed, the young lad evidently
doesn't know the meaning of "most" or the word "average".

Casey, you can take your foot out of your mouth any time now.


Matt, before you demonstrate any more ignorance on the subject, I invite you
to visit;
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/homepage/longvlst.htm
....and list a few at the low end that I ignored whilst "cherrypicking." If
you look closely, you'll note that the group of avians I listed are in a
contiguous block. While you are there, look up Mr. Macklin's erroneous
implications about quail and pheasants. Feel free to toss in partridge,
grouse and turkey, if you'd like.

And I offer you http://www.sfbbo.org/longevity.htm if you don't like what
you see above. And by all means, feel free to toss in one of your own that
supports yours and Mr. Macklin's ignorance.

As for Macklin's remarks about how many birds die each year, that has
nothing to do with the subject of longevity.

Oh, some closing comments. Infant mortality is NEVER considered when
determining life expectancy or longevity -- in any speicies, including
yours. Also, thank you for the compliment "young lad." I acheived my 70th
birthday this past April. Finally, as a full-time professional writer and
photographer, I do well understand the meaning of most and average. For
example, half of the population of this news group is of lower intelligence
than its average.

Careful with that retort you're considering.... I registered in Mensa
International in 1954.