A lighthearted cartoon featuring ten different birds, each symbolising a distinct academic archetype. Their humorous traits reflect common roles, personalities, and challenges found in academia, from the all-knowing technician to the overstressed student.
Creation date
2016-03-02AltText
A cartoon of ten birds, each representing a different academic role with humorous descriptions.Transcript
Birds of Academia
A Spotter's Guide
Technician Owl
Knows how everything works. Probably saved your life in the lab more times than you realise
Professorial Turkey
Has seen it all and done it all. Will regale you with decades of departmental conversation
Stressed Kiwi of Deadlines
Survives solely on coffee. Panics about everything
The Zen Chick
Maintains an unflustered demeanour in ultra-stressful environments with broad acceptance and minimal meltdown
Laser Eagle Reviews
Can stare directly into lasers. Also great at peer review feedback (which might hurt)
Blind Mallard Reviewer
Will read your grant and propose random changes with no explanation
Blue Bird of Celebration
Brings departmental good news (any small success is worth celebrating)
The Hangover Student Robin
Attends 9am labs fuelled by cold pizza and regrets
Lecturer Penguin
Proudly waddles between lecture halls to deliver knowledge
Post-Doc Pigeon
Flaps around campus looking for a permanent nest
