ornithology
Sign in to savethumb|A marbled godwit being ringed for studies on [[bird migration]]
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Ornithology is the scientific study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, and ecology. It matters because research in this field helps us understand important phenomena like bird migration and informs conservation efforts to protect bird populations.
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- Definition and etymology
- History
- Early knowledge and study
- Scientific studies
- Rise to popularity
- Techniques
- Collections
- In the field
- In the laboratory
- Collaborative studies
- Applications
- See also
- References
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thumb|A marbled godwit being ringed for studies on [[bird migration]]
Ornithology () is a branch of zoology dedicated to the study of birds. 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, insular biogeography, phylogeography, and conservation.