Meaning & use
ornithology
The scientific study of birds, including their behavior, biology, and classification.
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Her interest in ornithology began with a childhood habit of sketching birds in the backyard.
The university's ornithology department tracks migration patterns using tiny satellite tags.
A note on using this word
A specialist in ornithology is called an ornithologist, not an "ornithologer."
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