By Mythologysleuth (Cyclone62)
The Filla-Ma-Loo bird or The Goofus bird (Fulica stultusregrediens) is a curious character-like avian, varying widely from the usual run of feathered animals. A bird distinctly low in intellectual curiosity, showing complete and consistent indifference as to where he’s going. He prefers only to see where he’s been; hence he always flies backwards. A rather rare species, frequently heard of, but seldom seen. Authentic reports are none too common. This is odd, for a turkey-like head on a long bottle-green neck sparsely spangled with large, silvery scales, a black right wing and a pink left one make a color combination hard to miss. The nest is usually built upside down; the eggs (seven to a clutch) are invariably Grade D. The call resembles the clank of a Johnson bar being shoved into reverse. Variously called the Goofus Bird, the Flu-fly Bird, etc.