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ornithologist

1 of 1noun
/ˌɔrnəˈθɑlədʒɪst/
Forms:ornithologists
1

a scientist who specializes in the study of birds, including their behavior, ecology, and evolution

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  • The ornithologist spent years studying bird migrations.
  • As an ornithologist, she could identify hundreds of bird species.
  • The ornithologist's passion for birds began in childhood.
  • The ornithologist's book became a bestseller among bird enthusiasts.
  • The ornithologist's fieldwork took her to remote rainforests.
Synonyms:
bird watcher