The American Ornithological Society announced in November that after several years of discussion and seeking input about controversial bird names, it would rename all birds with eponyms. It seeks a more democratic naming process with public suggestions.
The American Ornithological Society announced in November that after several years of discussion and seeking input about controversial bird names, it would rename all birds with eponyms. It seeks a more democratic naming process with public suggestions.
Well-known names like Cooper s hawk aren t expected to be spared when more than 70 species in the United States and Canada are changed. Included among these birds are at least
For more than two centuries, American ornithologists have been naming birds after people. The first two species to have honorific American names were given in 1811: Lewis’ woodpecker and Clark’s