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.
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
The marbled godwit is a large migratory shorebird in the family Scolopacidae. On average, it is the largest of the four species of godwit.
Ornithology
…A marbled godwit being ringed for studies on bird migration Ornithology (from Ancient Greek ὄρνις (órnis) 'bird' and λόγος (lógos) 'study of') is a branch of zoology…
Feeding on mudflat at low tide, Elkhorn Slough
Marbled godwit landing San Diego CA
Marbled godwit flying near sea foam at Ocean Beach, San Francisco