paleornithology


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paleornithology, palaeornithology

the study of fossil birds. — paleornithologic, palaeornithologic, paleornithological, palaeornithological, adj.
See also: Fossils
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Noun1.paleornithology - the paleobiology of birds
palaeozoology, paleozoology - the study of fossil animals
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