Errors in names of birds

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Subject:	Errors in names of birds
From:	"N & J Russill" <>
Date:	Tue, 18 Jan 2005 20:58:03 +1100

Recently I wrote to the Nature Australia magazine re. Summer 04-05
article "Penguin Mothers Show True Grit" to advise them that the common name
and the scientific name of the Magellanic Penguin had been spelt
incorrectly.  I received a prompt reply, stating how embarrassed they were,
and revealing their amazement at how these things manage to slip through
despite several safety nets. I really appreciated their honesty.
I wonder what the reaction would be if the powers that be were advised that
"Curly Sandpiper" was incorrect.


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