I Am An...Ornithologist

Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" in a particular field and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what that professional really “looks” like at work.

This video is about an ornithologist (i.e. someone who studies birds).

Ornithologist:
ornith- = “bird”
-ology = “study of”
-ist = “person”
(i.e. “studier of birds”)

Thank you for watching, we appreciate your support. Please like, share, and subscribe. If you are a teacher, please feel free to use this video (or coloring page below) in your science class.

Project-Related Links:

• Coloring page for Ornithologist
• YouTube Playlist for “I Am A…” series
• USGS “I Am A…” series website where you can find all our videos and coloring pages

Background Links:

• USGS Bird Banding Laboratory
• USGS North American Breeding Bird Survey
• How to become an Ornithologist

USGS Jobs-Related Links:

• Intern programs
• Job Openings
• Employment and Information Center