| @atakdog- though no longer an accepted name, Gallinule and Florida Gallinule are still widely used and there was, if I recall, a proposal in 2009 to change the name again. Definitely can't switch to Canyon Wren, since the picture was taken in Ohio and it is definitely not a Canyon Wren (a species never seen east of the Mississippi). I fully understand and appreciate the point that you and utom are making, but I had to choose between making this a quiz that Sporclers in general would enjoy, or a quiz strictly for bird watchers. By accepting common/family names but displaying the species name, the quiz aims to educate as well. As for there only being one bird that people would "have trouble with", I would suggest that the fact that the average person is getting 11 right and 14 of the 24 are under 50% would suggest otherwise. Consider the cardinal and anhinga a bit of a lark (pun intended) to see if people are paying attention to the latin names. (Right now 18.5% are getting anhinga, so they're clearly not!) Suggestions are great, though, and much appreciated- happy birding. |
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