Abstract
Recently, there has been increased focus on the origins and history of common names for organisms, especially birds. Of particular interest are eponymous common names that reflect our colonial past. While identification of alternative names can be straightforward for some species, for those that migrate across jurisdictions including the lands of multiple Traditional Owner/Indigenous groups, reaching consensus on a single name that reflects the features of the species and their cultural importance can be substantially more complex. Using the migratory Ardenna carneipes as a case study, we propose a new common name (Sable Shearwater) for the species and discuss the many challenges that others will need to consider when navigating this important yet sensitive space.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1413-1418 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | IBIS |
Volume | 166 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Sept 2024 |
Keywords
- colonial
- English names
- First Nations
- inclusion
- migratory birds
- nomenclature
- taxonomy