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Ornithologists study the behaviour, ecology, classification and conservation of birds and their habitats.
Most ornithologists have a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a relevant subject like: biology, ecology, environmental science or zoology. You may need a postgraduate qualification for some jobs.
You'll usually need at least 1 A-Level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree and between 1 and 3 A-Levels for a higher national diploma or degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
Volunteering
Relevant experience is increasingly important, and you may be able to get this by becoming a volunteer or seasonal warden with organisations like the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology. You'll need a British Trust for Ornithology ringing permit and experience as a birdwatcher to become a bird warden.
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You may spend time on tasks in the field or laboratory. You could work on monitoring bird populations, rehabilitation or conservation projects. In your day-to-day duties you could:
With experience you might become a supervisor or manage projects. You could use your knowledge to write, teach or produce learning resources to educate people on different types of birds and conservation.
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