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ornithology

/ɔːrˈnɪθələdʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does ornithology mean?

noun

The scientific study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, and classification. Ornithology is a branch of zoology that focuses on the biology and behavior of birds.

Example

"The ornithologist spent years studying the migration patterns of birds in the Amazon rainforest."

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