Ornithology
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Ornithology
Ornithology (pronounced: /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒi/) is the scientific study of birds. The word comes from the Greek words "ornis" which means bird and "logos" which means study.
Etymology
The term "Ornithology" is derived from the ancient Greek "ὄρνις" (ornis, "bird") and "-λογία" (-logia, "study").
Related Terms
- Avian ecology: The study of birds in relation to their environment.
- Birdwatching: The observation of birds in their natural habitat as a hobby.
- Ornithologist: A scientist who studies ornithology.
- Avifauna: The birds of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
- Bird migration: The regular seasonal movement, often north and south along a flyway, between breeding and wintering grounds.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ornithology
- Wikipedia's article - Ornithology
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