If you care, newspaper usage would capitalize proper names only:
Stellar's Jay, scrub jay, blue jay.
Cassin's finch, purple finch, American robin.


John Stark, Reporter

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[mailto:tweeters-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Rose,
Penny
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 4:23 PM
To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
Subject: [Tweeters] Capitalization of Bird Names



I've run into a bit of a quandary with the editor of the Discovery Park
newsletter. I have always followed the rule that common names of birds
should be capitalized. He, of course, is not in agreement of this
practice and asked me to cite my sources. At this juncture I am not a
reliable source, and the ABA and AOU are out as he is looking at this
strictly from a English, grammar, or editorial perspective. Does anyone
have a suggestion or take on this situation? Thanks





Penny Rose

Public Education Program Specialist

Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center

3801 West Government Way

Seattle, WA 98199

penny.rose at seattle.gov



(206) 386 - 4250



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