According to a Birdhistory Substack post, ornithologists might have the best sense of humor of any scientific discipline. The author is ranking the one hundred greatest bird names of all time — a list bound to feature gems like the Satanic Nightjar, the Go-away-bird, and the Superb Fairywren. If you've ever wondered why real bird species sound like they were named by comedy writers, this list is for you.

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