Definition

A person who studies birds and their behavior, habitats, and conservation.

Example

The ornithologist spent years researching the migration patterns of various bird species.

Conversation

Did you know that my cousin is an ornithologist?

Really? That's such a cool job!

Yeah, he travels a lot to study different bird species.

That sounds amazing! I would love to learn more about birds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ornithologist → It is formed from "ornitho-" (from Greek "ornithon", meaning bird) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). An ornithologist is someone who studies birds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ornitho-' as relating to birds, and '-logist' as someone who studies. This helps you remember that an ornithologist is a person who studies birds.

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