Feathered Prejudice: Audubon’s Legacy and Hidden Racism in Bird Names

Introduction In the vibrant tapestry of nature, where each species bears a unique name, an unsettling truth emerges within the realm of ornithological nomenclature. A dive into the categorization and naming of our planet’s bird species reveals a dark shadow cast by historical sources of structural racism. The names we assign to these winged creatures, while scientific in nature, are not without social significance. The … Continue reading Feathered Prejudice: Audubon’s Legacy and Hidden Racism in Bird Names