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ornithologist:
(plural: ‘ornithologists‘; pronunciation: the letter ‘g’ is said with the ‘j’ sound as in “judge”)
a scientist/zoologist who studies birds and so knows more about the kinds and lives of birds;
a bird watcher,
e.g.
An ornithologist spends more time in his field study than in the laboratories.
Ornithologists add to our knowledge of birds, living and extinct, and help guide bird conservation efforts, and help the zoos around the world in maintaining bird exhibits.
For an interesting article on on of the greatest ornithologists, please visit:
http://www.birding.in/dr_salim_ali.htm.
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