Question

Study of birds is called
A- Haematology
B- Ornithology
C- Saurology
D- Rhinology

Answer 1

Hint:In vertebrates birds belong to class aves. They are mostly terrestrial. Members of this class have feathers and their spindle shape body offers minimum resistance to the wind. Most of the birds can fly except a few birds.

Complete answer:
Haematology is the study of blood,blood related diseases and blood forming organs. It is the branch of medicines that deals with the study of blood related diseases and prevention and diagnosis. Hence option A is wrong.
Ornithology is the branch of zoology that deals with the study of birds. Any research related to birds, any knowledge related with bird’s habitat, migration pattern,comes under the study of ornithology. So option B is correct.
Saurology is the branch of biology that is concerned with the study of lizards. They are the creeping reptiles. So answer c is incorrect.
Rhinology is the branch of medical science that is concerned with the study of nose and nose related diseases.

Additional information:
Feature of birds:-
>They have lightweight modified feathers which are made of protein scales. The bird can fly through feathers.
>The beaks and feet are adapted to suit their lifestyle.
>Wings are modified forms of forelimbs.

Hence option ‘b’ is the correct answer.

Note: The bird Albatross can fly throughout the day without flapping its wings even once. Birds have spindle shaped bodies to offer minimum resistance to the wind.