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Dozens of species of birds whose names have been 'clouded by racism and misogyny' have been officially reclassified to avoid glorifying slave owners and Confederate generals.
ChuckSchugPhotography/Getty ImagesDozens of birds across the U.S. and Canada will be renamed after researchers discovered many of their names have racist origins. On Wednesday, the American Ornithological Society said it wants to make science more inclusive, which includes ditching around 80 bird names that honor historical bigots. One example is Scott’s Oriole, which was named for Winfield Scott—a military commander who had some heavy influence over the Trail of Terrors. Other names that are cu
Dozens of birds named after historical figures will be renamed.
Dozens of birds named after historical figures will be renamed.
Dozens of birds named after historical figures will be renamed.