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birding@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Ornithological society to rename dozens of birds — and stop naming them after people

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Ornithological society to rename dozens of birds — and stop naming them after people

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Birds in North America will be renamed to avoid any 'harmful' historical associations with people

Birds in North America will no longer be named after people. The American Ornithological Society announced the move Wednesday.

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