birdlife

noun

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

Examples of birdlife in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The journey features highlights, such as the Channel Islands, Mexico's Wine Country and the abundant birdlife of the Pacific Flyway. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 There are myriad islands, marshy wetlands flush with birdlife, and country towns with vintage churches, artsy stores, waterfront eateries and cool places to spend the night. Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 The local elders still recall a time when the birdlife was so plentiful that the sky was dark with magpie geese. Bianca Nogrady, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024 Along the way, an interpretive naturalist will explain dolphin behavior and point out the local birdlife. Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for birdlife 

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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Oct. 2024.

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