Hi:
I would hope the American Ornithological Union would pause before changing
common names of birds that are named after historic ornithologists as that
could be divisive . Currently we are living in a period of time where
accusations of racism are rampant and consequently we are currently
Robert,
What if we instead consider this issue from the perspective of an
ever-evolving scientific community? We failed to acknowledge the
destructive effects of colonialism and racism in the past, but we have a
chance to improve upon that now. If we choose to “pause” our evolution now,
when
I don't think the definitions of how racist some of these ornithologists
may have been will change now that they have exposed. Best to rip off the
bandaid and move on. Below are Sibley's thoughts.
“As I’ve learned more about eponymous bird names over the last year, it’s
become clear that these
I was surprised to look up to see the bird soon-to-be-formerly-known-as
Lewis's Woodpecker flying south over my neighborhood. I have had them on
occasion in such fashion, but this one is later in the season. If they
change the common name, then I vote for Merry Weather Woodpecker. (Ding! if
you
Hi all,
There's currently a Red-throated Loon at Ken Mitchell Park/Reservoir in
Brighton (Adams County).
Adam Vesely
Thornton, CO
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Very witty, David, regarding your proposed name for the species!
Ajit Antony
Central Park, Co
On Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 5:17 PM David Suddjian wrote:
> I was surprised to look up to see the bird soon-to-be-formerly-known-as
> Lewis's Woodpecker flying south over my neighborhood. I have had them
It could be David Sibley just wants to sell more field guides with the new
names.
Mel Goff
Colorado Springs
> On 11/02/2023 4:21 PM MDT T. Luke George wrote:
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> I don't think the definitions of how racist some of these ornithologists may
> have been will change now that they have
Let's face it -- a lot of bird names are stupid in general. They are not
descriptive.
So, don't just get rid of white men's names --
Junco - Spanish for reed. ?
Mallard -- old French/English for Drake ?
Wren -- who knows? Haha
Loon -- they aren't crazy (haha)
Waterthrushes are
Serious question -- are there people who actually cringe? I have African
and American Indian ancestors, and I've never cringed. I've also never
looked up these men and read all about them. Just some dude named Wilson or
Steller or McCown or Townsend. Oh wait, I am related to Townsend, so I do
know
I am a freshly minted 31 year old and I have been part of Colorados birding
community for around 20 years. I grew up here, found my passion for birds
and wildlife here, and built a career out of it. It was very difficult and
now that I am here the path forward doesn’t feel any easier. We still
As an old guy lucky enough to go birding now and then with some
20-somethings…they are very passionate about this. They are the future.
(I agree with Kenn Kaufman, however, the loss of an honorific such as Parker’s
Antbird, would seem wrong. Besides, some of those families are so similar
why aren't we worried about renaming birds named for women's body parts?
On Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 6:28 PM Evan Wilder wrote:
> Robert,
>
> What if we instead consider this issue from the perspective of an
> ever-evolving scientific community? We failed to acknowledge the
> destructive effects of
I've just turned 56 and have now been birding for 30 years, but I am
excited about the prospect of some significant name-changes. I too have had
the opportunity to get to know a lot of young birders, and they get it,
which delights me.
Personally, yes, I cringed once I realized who John McCown
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