Flipboard Culture Desk on Nostr: Last year, the American Ornithological Society announced plans to rename over 100 ...

Last year, the American Ornithological Society announced plans to rename over 100 North and South American birds. The goal was to do away with all names that honor people, purging links to racism and colonialism without the need for conversations about the conduct of specific historical figures. Many birders were upset, and this week, opponents and proponents will discuss the topic at a forum during the society's annual meeting. npub1grtrdjtd7w96ls77c8amncdzn7syfu3r89mzfwcu7kqw296qewqsxj8f89 (npub1grt…8f89) has more details.

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