The American Ornithological Society recently announced a plan to change the English common names of 100+ birds: *all* birds named after people. The sweeping move, intended to remove embedded racism and colonialism, provoked strong responses. At the society's annual meeting this week; proponents and opponents will have their say: https://www.npr.org/2024/10/03/nx-s1-5137123/birders-argue-plan-change-birds-named-people #birds #birding #ornithology #STEM #science #biology #racism #colonialism #history #zoology #nature