Ornithologist
(noun)
A specialist in the scientific study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, distribution, and classification.
Origin:
Derived from the greek words 'ornithos', meaning 'bird', and 'logia', meaning 'the study of'.
Examples:
- The ornithologist spent years observing the migratory patterns of birds, tracking their movements and studying their habitats.
- The ornithologist's expertise in avian behavior and physiology was widely recognized, and he was often called upon as a consultant.
- The ornithologist's research was critical to our understanding of the interactions between birds and their environment.
- The ornithologist's work helped to shed light on the factors that drive the decline of bird populations, and to develop conservation strategies.
- Ornithologists use a variety of tools and techniques, including observations, experiments, and data analysis, to study the natural world.