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  1. Mysticete

    Saltators

    I will agree that NACC/SACC are sometimes inconsistent, but again I don't think the Wood-rail example you provide is relevant. I wouldn't consider the range of Russet-naped Wood-Rail small (in comparison to the earlier example of San Lucan Robin). It's most of Central America. Also ebird...
  2. Mysticete

    Saltators

    I think the Harrier is a poor example. Hen Harrier was never in use in North America, it was always Northern Harrier. When the two were split, it just resolved a case of dueling common names in birds. Both species also are allopatric and not likely to be a source of confusion.
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