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Bird Name Changes: A Photographer’s Perspective

November 7, 2026November 1, 2023 by Steve Creek
Harris's Sparrow with a black crown and bib, tan cheeks, and a pink bill, standing in snow.

Bird name changes are coming for birds named after people. My take as a photographer: the pros, the cons, and why I keep an open mind.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bird names, birding community, changing bird names, inclusivity, Ornithology, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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