Ep. #16: Renaming Birds For What They Are

Big changes are coming to the birding world: every bird in North America named after a person is getting a new name. In this episode of The Real Birding Podcast, we dig into the historic decision to retire eponymous bird names—and why it matters. Join us as we explore the reasoning behind the shift, reflect on some of the most iconic names being phased out, and, most importantly, propose our own fresh, fitting names for the species we know and love. From warblers to woodpeckers, we’re giving birds names that actually say something about who they are, not who discovered them. It’s part taxonomy, part creativity, and all about honoring the birds themselves.