Ornithology (from the Greek ornis = bird and logos = word/science) is the branch of zoology concerned with the scientific study of birds. Several aspects of the study of ornithology differ from closely related disciplines, perhaps because of the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds. Most marked among these is the extent of field studies undertaken by amateur volunteers working within the parameters of strict scientific methodology.

Fields of study

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The areas of study that are included under ornithology are numerous and no list can attempt to be exhaustive. The following is a broad classification of some of the fields within contemporary ornithology.

• Field Ornithology
  • Ecological studies
    • Studies of individuals
    • Studies of populations
    • Studies of communities
  • Behavioral studies

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Great white sharks hunt just like Hannibal Lecter?
David Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:48:34 -0000
Great white sharks hunt just like Hannibal Lecter By SETH BORENSTEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Great white sharks have some things in common with human serial killers, a new study says: They don’t attack at random, but stalk specific victims, lurking out of sight. The sharks hang back and observe from a not-too-close, not-too-far base, hunt strategically, and learn [...]
Shark Week 2009: Is Discovery Channel still demonizing sharks?
Joni Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:45:23 -0000
Shark Week 2009 – I got an email from “WhySharksMatter” blogger David Shiffman asking for questions he should ask Discovery Channel producers about airing their infamous shark shockumentaries. At first I fully agreed with him. Yeah! Let’s tell Discovery we’re sick of the shock-docs and we want shark shows that educate us on the magnificence of [...]
Straight from the White House blog: Climate Change Impacts Across America
Joni Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:17:09 -0000
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Happy World Oceans Day
David Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:13:02 -0000
Let’s celebrate this first official World Oceans Day by recognizing the world’s 15 largest marine protected areas (MPAs) created to safeguard marine habitat around the world. Here’s the list and a bit about each one, plus some further comments and a special request below: 1. Phoenix Islands Protected Area, Kiribati (410,500 km2) — the largest MPA [...]
Shark-Free Marina Initiative to reduce worldwide shark mortality
Joni Sat, 30 May 2009 23:23:05 -0000
The Shark-Free Marina Initiative has a singular purpose, to reduce worldwide shark mortality. Today the not-for-profit company launches its strategy which intends to prevent the deaths of millions of vulnerable and endangered species of shark. The initiative aims to win over the fishing community by working with game fishing societies, tackle manufacturers, competition sponsors and [...]
Indonesia protects blue whale hotspot and largest area inside “Coral Triangle”
Joni Sat, 23 May 2009 20:06:25 -0000
Great news from MarineBio’s Director of Marine Mammals, Erich Hoyt: The Indonesian Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Freddy Numberi has announced the designation of the Savu Sea National Marine Park — a blue whale hotspot that becomes the 15th largest MPA in the world. The announcement came at the World Ocean Conference in Manado, Indonesia, in [...]

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