Lol...Well, the white bird is a Disney character called Wilbur and the green duck is famous in the UK as its a ventriloquists dummy called Orville so there was a link!
And you're absolutely correct. So many people did the groundwork for many things we take for granted and others got all the plaudits.
Had a coke recently? Ever wondered who invented the technique for putting bubbles into drinks? ....another Yorkshireman!
Have a great weekend mate and thank you so much :-)