Ornithology
(noun)
The scientific study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, anatomy, physiology and evolution.
Origin:
From the greek words "ornis" meaning "bird" and "logos" meaning "study".
Examples:
- He studied ornithology in college and went on to become a renowned ornithologist.
- The ornithology textbook covered the biology and behavior of a wide range of bird species.
- The ornithology class went on a field trip to observe migratory birds.
- The ornithology research focused on the conservation of endangered bird species.
- He contributed to ornithology by describing several new bird species and subspecies.