For those who do not know, the AOS (American Ornithological Society) has recently announced that they are considering changing the official common names of many bird species, especially birds names after people. I am curious to know what people think of this decision? Personally, I am absolutely ag…

Thoughts on Changing Bird Names

DianaStuder April 28, 2021, 7:29pm 3

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