ornitologo
ornitólogo with stress marks
ornithologist; bird expert
Usage Note
Ornitologo is from Spanish 'ornitólogo' and is a highly specialized, formal term used almost exclusively in academic and scientific contexts. The Philippines is a globally significant bird hotspot, so ornithologists play an important role in conservation efforts for endemic species like the Philippine Eagle.
Examples
" Ornitologo ang aking tito. "
Natural Translation
My uncle is an ornithologist.
Literal Translation
Ornithologist the my uncle.
" Isang ornitologo ang nag-aral sa mga ibon sa gubat. "
Natural Translation
An ornithologist studied the birds in the forest.
Literal Translation
One ornithologist the studied to birds in forest.
" Bawat umaga, umaakyat ang ornitologo sa bundok upang obserbahan ang mga pugad ng agila bago lumiwanag ang araw. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the ornithologist climbs the mountain to observe the eagle nests before the sun rises.
Literal Translation
Every morning, climbs the ornithologist to mountain to observe the nests of eagle before brightens the sun.
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