Definitions for ORNITHOLOGY
ˌɔr nəˈθɒl ə dʒior·nithol·o·gy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. ornithologynoun

   the branch of zoology that studies birds

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1. ornithologynoun

   The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ornithologynoun

   A discourse on birds.

   Etymology: ὄϱνις and λόγος.

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1. Ornithology

   Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the "methodological study and consequent knowledge of birds with all that relates to them." Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds. It has also been an area with a large contribution made by amateurs in terms of time, resources, and financial support. Studies on birds have helped develop key concepts in biology including evolution, behaviour and ecology such as the definition of species, the process of speciation, instinct, learning, ecological niches, guilds, island biogeography, phylogeography, and conservation.While early ornithology was principally concerned with descriptions and distributions of species, ornithologists today seek answers to very specific questions, often using birds as models to test hypotheses or predictions based on theories. Most modern biological theories apply across life forms, and the number of scientists who identify themselves as "ornithologists" has therefore declined. A wide range of tools and techniques are used in ornithology, both inside the laboratory and out in the field, and innovations are constantly made. Most biologists who recognise themselves as "Ornithologists" study specific categories, such as Anatomy, Taxonomy, or Ecology lifestyles and behaviours. Though this can be applied to the range of all biological practises.

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1. ornithology

   Ornithology is a branch of zoology that involves the scientific study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, classification, distribution, and characteristics. This study can be carried out in controlled environments or in the birds' natural habitats. Ornithologists, or those who study ornithology, may also apply this knowledge in efforts of bird conservation and ecosystem management.

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1. Ornithology

   Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. Etymologically, the word "ornithology" derives from the ancient Greek ὄρνις ornis and λόγος logos. Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds. Most marked among these is the extent of studies undertaken by amateurs working within the parameters of strict scientific methodology. The science of ornithology has a long history and studies on birds have helped develop several key concepts in evolution, behaviour and ecology such as the definition of species, the process of speciation, instinct, learning, ecological niches, guilds, island biogeography, phylogeography and conservation. While early ornithology was principally concerned with descriptions and distributions of species, ornithologists today seek answers to very specific questions, often using birds as models to test hypotheses or predictions based on theories. Most modern biological theories apply across taxonomic groups and the number of professional scientists who identify themselves as "ornithologists" has therefore declined. A wide range of tools and techniques are used in ornithology, both inside the laboratory and out in the field, and innovations are constantly made.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ORNITHOLOGY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ornithology
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=ORNITHOLOGY
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ornithology
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6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ORNITHOLOGY