birdlife

noun

bird·​life ˈbərd-ˌlīf How to pronounce birdlife (audio)
: avifauna

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This coastal ecosystem teems with dolphins, manatees, and native birdlife. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 Springtime brought an amazing variety of birdlife as some arriving summer and departing winter migrants crossed paths. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2026 Huge herds of elephants gather at the water’s edge during the dry season, while boat trips bring you up close to crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes and prolific birdlife. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 For me, the Florida hunt was worth it just for the joy of riding in Leitner’s airboat and taking in the mind-boggling abundance of birdlife in strikingly beautiful wetlands. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for birdlife

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birdlife was in 1834

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“Birdlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birdlife. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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