oologist

/oʊˈɒlədʒɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies oology, the branch of zoology dealing with birds’ eggs, nests, and breeding habits.

“The oologist carefully examined the nest to identify the species of bird that laid the eggs.”

Synonyms

  • egg expert
  • ornithologist

Antonyms

  • egg collector
  • egg destroyer