# Colibri has died
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [November 25, 2021, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921 "2021-11-25T06:42:41Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/141 "2021-11-26T01:53:54Z")
What a shock to see this. He will be missed. Peace to all of his loved ones.
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### Author:  [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/142 "2021-11-26T02:15:34Z")
Another of our crowning jewels lost. š
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### Author:  [@Guy\_Incognito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guy_Incognito)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/143 "2021-11-26T02:42:12Z")
Another loss to the SDMB and weāre all the poorer for it. So sad to hear thisā¦
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### Author:  [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/144 "2021-11-26T03:54:43Z")
Can anyone write a biography of Colibri? That would be a good idea for any of our long-time moderators, or even some members. When you have āseenā them online for as many years as I have, you tend to regard them as family. Yet if they die, you realize how little you really know about them. A one-sentence blurb in the memoriam file doesnāt seem like enough.
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### Author:  [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/145 "2021-11-26T04:27:59Z")
So sorry to hear this, my condolences to his family and friends.
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### Author:  [@brachyrhynchos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brachyrhynchos)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/146 "2021-11-26T04:35:43Z")
Take flight, fellow ornithologist.
I am at a loss for words.
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### Author:  [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/147 "2021-11-26T05:32:40Z")
> [@Musicat](#):
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> Can anyone write a biography of Colibri?
That would be nice, if anyone could. As I understand things, he was originally from New York, became a respected ornithologist, had a few degrees to his name, and had been published in various academic journals. But otherwise, I couldnāt say much. A biography from someone who knew him personally, or at least was in regular touch with him, would be most welcome.
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### Author:  [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/148 "2021-11-26T05:53:28Z")
I wonder if one of the Smithsonian publications will have an obit eventually?
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### Author:  [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/149 "2021-11-26T06:22:34Z")
What awful news. I couldnāt shake the feeling that something bad had happened ever since I started the first thread about his absence. With all the things going on in his life, he was always here.
He was always a cool and level headed mod and an interesting and informative poster. I have already been missing him these last few months, but this news is just ā¦ I donāt even have the words in me.
To his friends and family, my condolences. What a terrible loss.
To **Colibri** , thanks for everything. You helped make this board a great place to hang out and maybe even learn a few things along the way. I see myself pouring a few libations tonight. Itās really great cognac, youāll like it.
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### Author:  [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/150 "2021-11-26T06:34:14Z")
This is terrible news. My condolences to all who knew him well.
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### Author:  [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/151 "2021-11-26T06:45:45Z")
Iām shocked upon hearing this devastating news. George was one of the cornerstones of this site, and will be sorely missed.
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### Author:  [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/152 "2021-11-26T07:00:36Z")
He held me to task on many occasions. He suffered no fool.
I respected him, though.
R.I.P.
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### Author:  [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/153 "2021-11-26T07:05:56Z")
The classic Colibri phrase āYouāve been around here long enough to knowā¦ā šØ
His equivalent of the traffic cop āIām letting you off with a warning this timeā¦ā š¤
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### Author:  [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/154 "2021-11-26T07:13:19Z")
Sorry to hear this.
Any thoughts of setting up a Gofundme or whatever for a favorite charity of his (or if needed funeral expenses)?
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### Author:  [@si\_blakely](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/si_blakely)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/155 "2021-11-26T09:19:14Z")
This is sad news - my thoughts are with those that knew and loved **Colibri**
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### Author:  [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/156 "2021-11-26T10:09:42Z")
Iām so sorry to hear this. RIP colibri.
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### Author:  [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/157 "2021-11-26T10:24:02Z")
My condolences to his family!
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### Author:  [@Keeve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keeve)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/158 "2021-11-26T10:42:04Z")
> [@Musicat](#):
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> Can anyone write a biography of Colibri?
Itās only one paragraph, but I did find this: [Dr. George R. Angehr(1951-2021) ā Pangea World](http://www.pangeaworld.com/core-team/dr-george-r-angehr/)
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### Author:  [@JoePockets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoePockets)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/159 "2021-11-26T11:06:46Z")
RIP Colibri has earned his wingsā¦On Thanksgiving day
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### Author:  [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-has-died/954921/160 "2021-11-26T13:33:40Z")
> [@PastTense](#):
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> Any thoughts of setting up a Gofundme or whatever for a favorite charity of his (or if needed funeral expenses)?
If this happens, Iām totally on board.
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