The study of birds is called ________.

Question

Question

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NTPC CBT-I (Held On: 18 Jan 2021 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Ornithology.

Key Points

Ornithology
- The scientific study of birds is known as Ornithology.
  - Hence, Option 2 is correct.
- It evolved in Europe during the late 16th century.
- Ornithologists are people who study the behavior, physiology, and conservation of birds and bird habitats.
- Dr.Salim Ali (1896–1987) is known as the Father of Indian Ornithology.

Additional Information

Term	Description
Herpetology	Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians and reptiles.
Anthropology	Anthropology is the study of people, past and present, with a focus on understanding the human condition both culturally and biologically.
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology is the study of the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye.