The McCown's Longspur Is No More, but the Debate Over Bird Names Continues
In response to growing calls, the American Ornithological Society recently renamed the bird the Thick-billed Longspur. That's not enough for critics.
A blind at Rowe Audubon Sanctuary in Nebraska. Photo: Joel Sartore
In response to growing calls, the American Ornithological Society recently renamed the bird the Thick-billed Longspur. That's not enough for critics.
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