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birdlife

birdlife

1 3.0
All the birds that live in an area
  • noun
  • /ˈbɜrdˌlaɪf/
: fauna aviar
  • The wetlands are home to a diverse range of birdlife, including egrets, herons, and ducks.
  • abundant birdlife

Examples

  • This is only a sampling of the birdlife at the reserve.

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  • The lake has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA). Link, map 7.

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  • Photographers who live in or visit Florida cannot escape being seduced by the diversity of birdlife there; 400 species of birds are native to Florida.

    Academic text (2006)
  • He was astounded by the wildflowers, birdlife, sea creatures, and magnificent scenery.

    Academic text (2006)
  • A sightseeing tour with ecotourism operator South Bay Eco Adventures is a great way to get oriented as well as acquainted with the local birdlife.

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  • Explore it by dug-out canoe (makoros), jeep, by foot, or on elephant-back—a safari here promises birdlife second to none.

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  • During the spring migration, the birdlife in this area increases dramatically with many colorful species passing through.

  • Birdwatchers flock to the nature reserve, eager to see the rich variety of birdlife that thrives there.

How Many

birdlife
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birdless
1 4.2

Surface Forms

birdlife singular
birdlives plural

Morphology

birdlife = bird + life (transparent) = bird + life

The meaning is directly derived from the combination of 'bird' and 'life', indicating the collective life of birds in an area.

Etymology

Birdlife is simply bird + life, so imagine all the living birds in one place. It follows the pattern of wildlife, which means 'all the wild animals or plants in an area', so birdlife means 'all the birds living in a particular area'.