Utah Code § 23A-12-102: Naming conventions for birds.

(1) As used in this section:

(a) "English-language name" means the name:

(i) assigned to a bird by a naming entity for use by the English-speaking public; and

(ii) that may differ from the scientific name of the bird.

(b) "Naming entity" means a nationally recognized entity that maintains a list of official English-language names for birds in North America and South America.

(2)

(a) The division shall use the English-language name assigned to a bird by a naming entity that was in effect on January 1, 2020, when using an English-language name while engaging in the management of the bird or habitat for the bird.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a), the division may use an English-language name assigned by a naming entity after January 1, 2020, if before January 1, 2020, there was no English-language name.

(3) The division shall:

(a) advocate against the changing of eponymous English-language names for birds; and

(b) seek the support of national organizations with which the division affiliates to advocate against the changing of eponymous English-language names for birds.