ornithology

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Noun — The part of zoology concerned with the scientific study of birds.

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Ornithology is a formal, scientific term, more technical than everyday words such as birdwatching.

Etymology

Ornithology comes from New Latin ornithologia, a term coined by Ulisse Aldrovandi. He built it from the Ancient Greek ornithologos, which combines the words for bird and for word or study.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ornithology mean?

Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. It is a branch of zoology.

How do you pronounce ornithology?

In British English it is said or-ni-THOL-uh-jee, with the stress on the third syllable.

What is a person who studies birds called?

Someone who studies birds scientifically is usually called an ornithologist. The word comes from ornithology.

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