Basic Details
Word: Ornithology
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The scientific study of birds.
Synonyms: Bird science, bird study
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Free as a bird: Used to describe someone who is very free and carefree. Example: "After finishing her exams, she felt free as a bird and ready for a holiday."
- Birds of a feather flock together: Suggests that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with one another. Example: "Music lovers are often found together; it's true that birds of a feather flock together."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My uncle works in ornithology, studying the migration patterns of different bird species.
Example 2: Students in the ornithology class went on a field trip to observe local birds in their natural habitat.
Example 3: Ornithology helps us understand the important role birds play in our ecosystem.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are over 10,000 different species of birds worldwide? Ornithologists discover new species every year, contributing to our understanding of biodiversity.
Famous Quote
"The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation." A.P. J. Abdul Kalam
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ornithology" mean?
a) The study of mammals
b) The scientific study of birds
c) The study of plants
d) The study of insects
Answer: b) The scientific study of birds
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ornithology"?
a) Plant science
b) Bird science
c) Fish study
d) Mammal research
Answer: b) Bird science
3. Which sentence uses "ornithology" correctly?
a) Ornithology is the study of flowers.
b) Ornithology helps us conserve our bird populations.
c) He loves ornithology because he prefers studying rocks.
d) Ornithology is not related to any living creatures.
Answer: b) Ornithology helps us conserve our bird populations.
4. Which idiom means someone is very free?
a) Free as a bird
b) Birds of a feather flock together
c) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
d) A little bird told me
Answer: a) Free as a bird
5. What is the opposite of "ornithology"?
a) N/A
b) Entomology
c) Botany
d) Both b and c
Answer: a) N/A
