Kestrel is a striking unisex name that’s not only unique, but it’s the perfect name for those who love birds. Plus, there’s so much mythology surrounding them in so many cultures, with many linking ...

You might not expect bird names to be a controversial or even newsworthy issue, but in recent years, they’ve become just that. A large number of bird species take their English names from people, ...

Bird names had been criticized before, but this race-conscious time seemed to lead to more action: A prairie songbird formerly known as McCown's longspur was changed to thick-billed longspur. The ...