Skip to main content

ornithologista scientist who studies birds

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a scientist who studies birds

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒɪst/

Korean meaning: 조류학자, 새를 연구하는 과학자

Korean pronunciation: 오니**솔**러지스트

Example Sentences

  • The ornithologist got so excited about spotting a rare woodpecker that he fell out of his tree blind.
  • Dr. Smith, a leading ornithologist, published a comprehensive study on urban bird adaptation.
  • The ornithologist's biggest challenge wasn't identifying bird species—it was explaining to his wife why he had to wake up at 4 AM every weekend.

ornithologist

NOUN

//ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒɪst//

a scientist who studies birds

ornithologist concept
💡 Concept

a scientist in a field vest holds binoculars up to observe a colorful parrot perched on a nearby branch. She carefully writes observations in a notebook while keeping her eyes trained on the bird's behavior. The parrot preens its feathers and calls out, demonstrating natural behaviors being documented. Several other bird species fly through the background as the scientist tracks their movements with focused attention. A research assistant nearby holds a field guide open, comparing illustrations to the live birds they're observing. a scientist who studies birds conducting detailed research in their natural habitat

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɔːnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

🌳Etymology

Rootornitho-
Suffix--logist

Origin

From Greek 'ornithos' meaning 'bird' and 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'science'. The term was coined in the 19th century as bird study became a formal scientific discipline.

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

🎵Rhyme

psychologistbiologistgeologist
psychologist
biologist
geologist

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The ornithologist got so excited about spotting a rare woodpecker that he fell out of his tree blind.

Dr. Smith, a leading ornithologist, published a comprehensive study on urban bird adaptation.

😄 Fun example

The ornithologist's biggest challenge wasn't identifying bird species—it was explaining to his wife why he had to wake up at 4 AM every weekend.

Young ornithologists often begin their careers by participating in bird banding programs.

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

📚Related Words

Synonyms

bird scientistavian researcherbird expertavian biologist

Antonyms

landlubberbird-phobic person

Related

ornithologyavianbirdwatchernaturalistbiologistecologymigrationspecies