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Many Double-bars in breeding plumage

To: "Evan Beaver" <>, "Graham Turner" <>
Subject: Many Double-bars in breeding plumage
From: "Greg & Val Clancy" <>
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:07:52 +1000
Hi all,

I think that there is a rich history in alternative common names and I am not suggesting that everyone should use the accepted common names at all times but when corresponding with people who may become confused or posting information on an internationally read site (such as Birding-aus) consistent common names would be very helpful. People publishing papers on birds have to adopt the 'official' common names to avoid confusion.

I would be keen to hear the opinions of people who have only been birding for a short time. I have been birding long enough to know that 'Murray Magpie' is an alternative name for the Magpie-lark but I am sure that many others have not.

Greg Clancy





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