Ornithology

usgb/ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/
noun

The study of birds.

Ornithology is essential for understanding bird behavior and ecology.
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  • field of ornithology
  • study in ornithology

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Academic

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Academic Field

Ornithology is a scientific discipline, often discussed in universities and scholarly articles.

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She published a paper in an ornithology journal.
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Specialized Study

Ornithology is specialized, focusing only on birds, not other animals.

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He is studying raptor behavior for his ornithology thesis.
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Fieldwork Involved

Ornithology often involves fieldwork, observing birds in their natural habitats.

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Field trips are a major component of my ornithology course.
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