Impact and Legacy
The book sold well, but it quickly became apparent that revisions would be needed, particularly as new species were described. Although the authors stressed that their work was "a first edition", in 2009, the IOC decided not to supplement the book with a revised print edition. Instead, the list of English names is now published electronically on the IOC World Bird List website. A page on the website tabulates the spread of the official list.
Read more about this topic: Birds Of The World: Recommended English Names
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