How did Ernst Mayr, the scientist from the New Guinea study on birds of paradise, know that the natives understood speciation?

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Mayr observed that the natives had individual names for many of the species, which indicated a deep understanding and recognition of different types of organisms. This suggests that they had identified distinct species and understood the process of speciation.

How Did Ernst Mayr, the Scientist from the New Guinea