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Ornithophobia

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Ornithophobia, the abnormal and irrational fear of birds, is a type of specific phobia. The suffix ornitho- signifies "of or pertaining to birds", from Ancient Greek ὄρνις (órnis, "bird").

The term may also refer to strong dislike of birds, e.g., pest birds in grain-producing areas.

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Ornithophobia Wikipedia