ornithologist

American  

[awr-nuh-thahl-uhj-ist] / ˌɔr nəˈθɑl ədʒ ɪst /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

The 19th century was the age of the “shotgun ornithologist,” the enthusiast who preferred his birds in the hand.

From The Wall Street Journal

The project began in 2020 when Jack Devlin, then a Ph.D. student, was struck by a documentary about plastic pollution before later moving to Scotland to work as a marine ornithologist.

From Science Daily

All birds in the study were captured and handled by trained ornithologists under state/federal permits.

From Science Daily

We tracked down the best design gifts for even the trickiest people on your list, from your mixologist brother to a backyard ornithologist.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reading Erwin Schrodinger’s book, “What Is Life?” in his sophomore year set the aspiring ornithologist on a new course.

From Los Angeles Times