A group of pelicans is called an Evelyn. No, not really, I just like the name Evelyn today. I have heard the collective noun as a pod, scoop, squadron, pouch, fleet and brief. I think “brief” was used humorously, but you never know.
Woody the Woodpecker wasn’t based on a Pileated Woodpecker, but he should have been.
Someone has sent a cat to spy on me.
An immature American Goldfinch looks as an immature American Goldfinch should.