ornithol

/ɔrnɪˈθɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the scientific study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, and classification.

“She pursued a degree in ornithology to study the migratory patterns of birds.”

2. adjective

relating to or concerned with the scientific study of birds.

“ornithological research on bird populations in the forest”

Synonyms

  • bird science
  • bird study

Antonyms

  • herpetology
  • mammalogy