ornithologist

[awr-nuh-thahl-uhj-ist]

noun

1. a scientist who specializes or is an expert in ornithology.

Example Sentences

Carle, an ornithologist who grew up in Lee Vining, first got to know the lake’s birds through his parents, who were rangers at the Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve.

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The more data volunteer observers gather, the better ornithologists can understand how fires affect these animals and what steps can be taken to help them.

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Even many ornithologists and birders tend to forget about it.

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After losing her mother when she was still a child, Vera was raised in rural isolation by her father, Hector, an ornithologist and bird poacher who forced young Vera to aid him in his exploits.

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Just by observing them and noting what you're observing, you don't have to be a professional ornithologist or biologist.

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