Ornithology facts for kids
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Ornithology is the study of birds. A person who studies birds is called an ornithologist.
The science of ornithology has a long history and studies on birds have helped develop several key concepts in evolution, behaviour and ecology such as the definition of species, the process of speciation, instinct, learning, ecological niches, guilds, island biogeography, phylogeography, and conservation.
Most modern biological theories apply across taxonomic groups, and the number of professional scientists who identify themselves as "ornithologists" has therefore declined. A wide range of tools and techniques is used in ornithology, both inside the laboratory and out in the field, and innovations are constantly made.
| Branches of Zoology |
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| Acarology — Arachnology — Cetology — Comparative anatomy — Entomology — Ethology — Herpetology — Ichthyology — Mammalogy — Ornithology — Paleozoology — Paleontology |
Images for kids
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Geese from a wall panel from the tomb of Nefermaat, Egypt c. 2575–2551 B.C.
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Cover of Ulisse Aldrovandi's Ornithology, 1599
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Antonio Valli da Todi, who wrote on aviculture in 1601, knew the connections between territory and song
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An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, Joseph Wright of Derby, 1768
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Early bird study focused on collectibles such as eggs and nests.
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Quinarian system of bird classification by Swainson
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A mounted specimen of a red-footed falcon
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Page from an early field guide by Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey
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Bird-preservation techniques
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A bird caught in a mist net
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A researcher measures a wild woodpecker. The bird's right leg has a metal identification tag.
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Summer distribution and abundance of Canada goose using data from the North American Breeding Bird Surveys 1994–2003
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Red-billed queleas are a major agricultural pest in parts of Africa.
See also
In Spanish: Ornitología para niños
