If we don't do something to stop it now, pretty soon, it will be past the point of no return...........

Scientists Are Renaming Dozens Of “Offensive” Bird Names

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) has embarked on a significant and imaginative endeavor to redefine the common names of bird species found in the United States and Canada. In a transformative move, the AOS has committed to removing human names from the nomenclature of birds. This groundbreaking decision seeks to create a more inclusive environment for bird enthusiasts and ornithologists, transcending historical associations and embracing a newfound appreciation for avian diversity.

https://awm.com/scientists-are-renaming-...IrZb7sdVrA

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Woodpecker was my stage name, I'd have to cancel myself these days.

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“An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.”. - Plato

Good.  I hate the Baltimore Ravens.  Hope they have to change their name to something like the Lavender Songbirds

On a sidenote Drifter, you really need to become more sensitive to the bird population.  I mean, is it really proper to name a bird a cardinal or a blue jay just because of the colors of their feathers?  I think it would be a good start in your bird sensitivity process to make a meaningful financial contribution to the AOS.  HA !!

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I thought all birds were fake anyway, just Chinese spy drones. In which case, we should give them Chinese names.

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"Remember Red, Hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."  - Andy Dufresne, The Shawshank Redemption

I thought all birds were fake anyway, just Chinese spy drones. In which case, we should give them Chinese names.

https://birdsarentreal.com/pages/about

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I thought all birds were fake anyway, just Chinese spy drones. In which case, we should give them Chinese names.

Nothing fake about these Byrds ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3xgcmIS3YU

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