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ornithologist

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Noun — A person who studies birds, or whose work is ornithology.

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a leading ornithologist amateur ornithologist field ornithologist

A fairly formal, professional term.

Etymology

The word is formed from ornithology with the ending -ist.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an ornithologist do?
An ornithologist studies birds.
What is the difference between an ornithologist and a birdwatcher?
An ornithologist studies birds as a field of work or science, while a birdwatcher watches birds as a hobby.
How do you say ornithologist?
In British English it is said or-nih-THOL-uh-jist, with the stress on the third syllable.

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