The world's largest group of ornithologists announced Nov. 1 that it would begin work renaming 70 to 80 North American bird species named for people some deemed racist, exclusionary, or implying "ownership of an entire species by one human." The project begins next year. It's a contentious decision anticipated by the top University of Minnesota ornithologist, who is a fellow in the .
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North American Birds Named After Bad People Will Get a New Name. So Will Birds Named After Good Guys. Chicago Birders Weigh in on Polarizing Decision wttw.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wttw.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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