Birdwatching
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Birdwatching, or birding, is the observing of birds, either as a recreational activity or as a form of citizen science. A birdwatcher may observe by using their naked eye, by using a visual enhancemen
Three people birdwatching with binoculars
A birdwatching tower in Hankasalmi, Finland
Bird photography, New South Wales, June 1921 (A. H. Chisholm)
Spotting rare birds, such as the Antioquia brushfinch, is a goal for some birdwatchers.
Ornithology
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Ornithology is a branch of zoology dedicated to the study of birds. Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds.
Birdwatching
…watching public webcams, or by viewing smart bird feeder cameras. Most birdwatchers pursue this activity for recreational or social reasons, unlike ornithologists, who engage in the study of birds using formal scientific methods. The first recorded use of the term birdwatcher was in 1712 by William Oldsworth. The…
A marbled godwit being ringed for studies on bird migration
A collection of bird skins, belonging to the family Cotingidae
Geese from a wall panel from the tomb of Nefermaat, Egypt c. 2575–2551 BC
Belon's comparison of birds and humans in his Book of Birds, 1555