Question

Branch of biology dealing with birds is-
A) Anthropology
B) Herpetology
C) Ornithology
D) Oncology

Answer 1

Studies of different groups of organisms and their behaviour have been named separately. Try breaking the words and figuring their meaning.

Complete Answer:
The methodological study and consequent knowledge of birds is called ornithology. Ornithology has several aspects which differ in related disciplines, depending on morphology and the aesthetic appeal of birds. Studies on birds provided better knowledge on their evolution and behaviour, their ecological aspects like the process of speciation, learning, instincts, ecological niches, phylogeography, and also their conservation. Ornithology was primarily concerned with descriptions and distributions of bird species, but today it is in search of answers using birds as models to examine predictions based on theories. Scientists working on birds identify themselves as ornithologists. In ornithology, a wide range of tools and techniques are used, both in-vitro and in-vivo, and the techniques used are continuously being evolved. The behaviour of birds are observed by planning experiments in their natural habitat as well as in the labs, provided with artificial conditions. This study also involves the conservation of birds. This study also deals with preserving bird models for keeping records of their morphological characters. All birds are involved in this study including flying birds as well as flight less birds.

Thus, the correct option is- ‘C’. Ornithology.

Note: Branch of zoology that deals with birds is known as ornithology, but you should know the meanings of all terms which are-
->Anthropology- it is the scientific study of humanity that is concerned to find out the factors that makes us human.
->Herpetology- study of reptiles and amphibians.
->Oncology- study of cancer.