Orthinologist
You would have to love nature and be very interested in birds. Self-motivation is important because you would have to work on your own for long hours in sometimes remote areas when collecting data or conducting research. An orthinologist is already a zoologist and has usually mastered Entomology, Botany and Ecology.The nature of your work would depend on what type of organisation employed you, a museum, university or nature conservation organisation. A museum would require examples of birds for displays, lectures and educational talks on birds and research material. You would also be responsible for answering enquiries directed at the museums about birds and for identifying birds donated to the museum. For the collection of birds, you would have to work closely with conservation organisations and be familiar with specific ordinances and regulations concerning fauna and flora in any area.
In the conservation field, the aim of an orthinologist is to research rare and economically important bird species that are captured, weighed, measured and marked. Aspects such as the density and fluctuations of bird populations are studied. You would also give advice to farmers on the needs and management of birds found on their farms, control the import and export of birds and encourage a sense of conservation in the community. At a university, you would lecture and do research.