Dozes of Bird Species Names Are Changing
Kenn and Kimberly go on to say that they concur with the AOS that species names might have an opportunity to more accurately represent birds than people. “We think this is an exciting opportunity,” they say. “A bird’s name, such as Cassin’s sparrow, doesn’t reveal anything about it, but a different name might allude to the melodious, captivating song it sings as it soars over Southwestern grasslands. Maybe trilling sparrow or skylarking sparrow?.
In the upcoming months, keep an eye out for opportunities to provide feedback as the AOS will be seeking public input during the naming process.
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