How Do Birds Get Their Names?

How Do Birds Get Their Names?

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What's in a name? Join us for a virtual discussion with biologist Leeanna Pletcher all about bird names.

Photo: Prothonotary Warbler, Christopher McCarty/NVBA Photo Contest

What’s in a name? From indigenous languages to famous naturalists to simple descriptors, the names of birds convey information about the history of our feathered friends. Discover the hidden meanings in the names of local birds and hear about recent plans to re-name some bird species.

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