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  1. MichaelRetter

    new idea: English names for Clapper/King Rail split

    Why not? I don't see the logic in that being a reason *not* to honor the man. There are dozens of warblers with yellow throats, and dozens of flycatchers with olive sides. You're probably one of 5 or 6 people on earth who know that, anyway. ;-)
  2. MichaelRetter

    new idea: English names for Clapper/King Rail split

    I could get onboard with this, but "King Clapper" isn't a good idea in my opinion. It combines two old names and will breed confusion. Why not "Elegant Clapper"? I really like "San Andreas", whether it comes before "rail" or "clapper", but I don't see any problem with "Ridgway's", either.
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