Whats in a name

["Greg" <>]

Hi Denise,

It would be wonderful to have an appropriate indigenous name that could be 
applied throughout Australia and New Guinea but as you would know very well 
what is appropriate in one area is definitely not in another.  I fear that 
it would create more problems than it would solve.  A complete list of the 
various indigenous names would be of interest as I am sure the local people 
still use 'their' name and not Black-necked Stork.  However scientists, 
serious birdwatchers and communicators should use the accepted common names 
to avoid confusion.  It is a generational issue.  Our grandchildren will 
respond with 'a South American stork' when asked what is a Jabiru?
If anyone can provide me with indigenous names for the Black-necked (Satin) 
Stork from various parts of Australia I would appreciate it very much.  I 
have noted the Kunwinjku name and note that Eric Dorfman (2002) stated that 
'Barri-enna' is the  New South Wales name and 'Kunji' is used in East Arnhem 
Land.

Greg Clancy