Ornithology: meaning, definitions and examples

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ornithology

 

[ ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of birds

Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. It includes the observation and classification of birds, their behavior, ecology, and evolution.

Synonyms

avian research, bird study

Examples of usage

  • Her passion for ornithology led her to travel around the world to study different bird species.
  • Many ornithologists spend hours in the field, observing and recording bird behavior.
  • The field of ornithology has contributed valuable insights into bird migration patterns.

Translations

Translations of the word "ornithology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ornitologia

🇮🇳 पक्षिविज्ञान

🇩🇪 Ornithologie

🇮🇩 ornitologi

🇺🇦 орнітологія

🇵🇱 ornitologia

🇯🇵 鳥類学

🇫🇷 ornithologie

🇪🇸 ornitología

🇹🇷 ornitoloji

🇰🇷 조류학

🇸🇦 علم الطيور

🇨🇿 ornitologie

🇸🇰 ornitológia

🇨🇳 鸟类学

🇸🇮 ornitologija

🇮🇸 fuglfræði

🇰🇿 орнитология

🇬🇪 ორნითოლოგია

🇦🇿 ornitologiya

🇲🇽 ornitología

Etymology

The word 'ornithology' comes from the Greek words 'ornis' (bird) and 'logos' (study). The term was first used in the 17th century to describe the scientific study of birds. Ornithology has since become a diverse and important field of biology, contributing to our understanding of bird species, their habitats, and the impact of environmental changes on bird populations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,709, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.