oology
IPA: oʊˈɑɫʌdʒi
noun
- (ornithology) The study of birds' eggs.
- The hobby or practice of collecting birds' eggs, especially those of wild birds.
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Examples of "oology" in Sentences
- The study of bird eggs, known as oology, has been practiced by scientists for centuries
- Oology involves the collection and examination of bird eggs to learn more about their reproductive habits
- The oology exhibit at the museum displayed a wide variety of beautifully colored bird eggs
- As an oologist, she spent hours in the field searching for nests to add to her collection
- The practice of oology has become controversial due to concerns about the impact of egg collection on bird populations
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