palaeornithology
/ˌpeɪlioʊɔːrˈnɪθɑlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of ancient or fossil birds.
- Palaeornithology helps us understand how modern birds evolved from dinosaurs.
- A palaeornithology conference featured new findings about prehistoric flightless birds.
- She specializes in palaeornithology and has discovered several ancient bird species.