Ornithophobia Explained

Ornithophobia is the abnormal and irrational fear of birds, as well as a type of specific phobia.^{[1] [2]} The term may also refer to strong dislike of birds. People with ornithophobia are often afraid of specific types of birds, for example chickens, ducks, and/or pest birds in grain-producing areas.^[3]

The prefix ornitho- signifies "of or pertaining to birds", from Ancient Greek ὄρνις (órnis, "bird").

See also

• List of phobias

Notes and References

1. London. Louis S.. Ailurophobia and ornithophobia. The Psychiatkll Ric Quarterly. January 1952. 26. 1. 365–371. 14949213. 10.1007/BF01568473. 1726994.
2. Book: Irena Milosevic . Randi E. McCabe . Phobias: The Psychology of Irrational Fear . 3 March 2015. ABC-CLIO. 978-1-61069-576-3. 252.
3. Bonta. Mark. Valorizing the relationships between people and birds: Experiences and lessons from Honduras . Ornitologia Neotropical . 2008 . 19 . Supplement . 1–10 .