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ornithology

Also known as avian science, avian biology, bird science, bird biology, bird study, study of birds

thumb|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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Commons category: Ornithology
Stack Exchange tag: biology.stackexchange.com/tags/ornithology
native label: ὄρνιθος + λόγος

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Definition and etymology
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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.