What Does an Oologist Study?

Oology, is the branch of Ornithology specializing in the study of eggs. ... Scientific collectors realized that eggs were of value for more than their beauty or rarity.

Whats the study of eggs called?

Oology (or oölogy) is a branch of ornithology studying bird eggs, nests and breeding behaviour. The word is derived from the Greek oion, meaning egg. Oology can also refer to the hobby of collecting wild birds' eggs, sometimes called egg collecting, birdnesting or egging, which is now illegal in many jurisdictions.

Is it illegal to take birds eggs?

It has been illegal to take the eggs of most wild birds since the Protection of Birds Act 1954. Anyone who chooses to be in possession of eggs is obliged to show, on a balance of probabilities, that their possession is lawful. ...