Ornithology

Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds.

Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds.

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Birds in a Cage
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The Sibley Guide to Birds
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Handbook of Bird Biology
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Ornithology
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Delia Owens
“ Did ya know that female birds only got one ovary?" "What're ya talking about?" "See. These drawings and notes show that female birds only got one ovary." "Dang it, Joe. We're not here for a biology lesson. Get back to work." "Wait a second. Look here. This is a male peacock feather, and the note says that over eons of time, the males' feathers got larger and larger to attract females, till the point the males can barely lift off the ground. Can't hardly fly anymore." "Are you finished? We have a ...more ”
― Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing

Robert Lynd
“ There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before. ”
― Robert Lynd, The Blue Lion; And Other Essays

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