Question

The study of habit, habitat, migration, etc., of birds is known as-
a. Herpetology
b. Ichthyology
c. Ornithology
d. Ethology

Answer 1

In the mid-1600s, Francis Willughby introduced the study of birds. For the first time, he used the scientific term for this methodological analysis to dismiss anecdotes, hieroglyphs and emblematics.

Complete answer:

Option A is incorrect. Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians, and herpetologists are referred to as those who study them. The Australian Herpetologists Society Incorporated is a technical association for herpetologists to practise. The protection of threatened and endangered species, such as American crocodiles and sea turtles, is significant. Various threats, including disease and climate change, are plaguing many species of frogs.

Option B is incorrect. The branch of zoology focuses on the study of fish is Ichthyology, including: Osteichthyes, bony fish; Chondrichthyes, cartilaginous fish; and Agnatha, jawless fish. People need fish for food, and we don't even know the simple facts yet, including how many species of fish there are in the world. Ichthyologists research fish using specimens, fish tanks, and diving gear.

Option C is correct. A branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds is ornithology. This involves evolution, behaviour and ecology, such as species description, environment, environment, speciation process, learning, ecological niches, migration, conservation, etc. It has a longstanding history and has helped to establish many primary concepts in evolution, species description, behaviour and speciation method, ecological niches, conservation of biodiversity, instinct, phylogeographic and biogeography of islands.

Option D is incorrect. Ethology is the empirical and analytical study of animal behaviour, typically concentrating on behaviour under natural circumstances and considering behaviour as a feature that is evolutionarily adaptive. As an empirical science, ethology is not only essential, but also has important implications for animal welfare. For instance, in animal parks, animal husbandry, and when using animals in scientific research, understanding animal behaviour is important.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: The Indian ornithologist and naturalist was Salim Moizuddin Abdul Ali. He was the first Indian to perform systematic bird surveys across India, often referred to as the' Birdman of India,' and wrote several bird books that popularised ornithology in India.