avifauna

noun

avi·​fau·​na ˌā-və-ˈfȯ-nə How to pronounce avifauna (audio)
ˌa-,
-ˈfä-nə
: the birds or the kinds of birds of a region, period, or environment
avifaunal
ˌā-və-ˈfȯ-nᵊl How to pronounce avifauna (audio)
ˌa-
-ˈfä-
adjective

Examples of avifauna in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even once common species are experiencing losses, according to a 2019 study of North American avifauna. Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2024 Located on the edge of the Bass River, this idyllic preserve is renowned for its lush landscapes, while its thick stretches of forest harbor a wealth of fascinating avifauna. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 From the Tasmanian devil to the short-beaked echidna to the red kangaroo, Australia is home to an incredible array of native mammals—and this storied continent is no stranger to fascinating avifauna either. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023 When preparing for The Great Backyard Bird Count, many watchers would typically put out bird baths and feeders to help encourage Pacific Northwest avifauna to visit. oregonlive, 17 Feb. 2023 In addition to their eagle eyes, the staff at Manakin are equipped with an encyclopedic knowledge of bird calls and avian behavior, ensuring that no question will go unanswered for any curious birders that are unfamiliar with Amazonian avifauna. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 Not only moa dominated avifaunas, but giant geese and adzebills shared the forest floor, while a giant eagle ruled the skies. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Aug. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin avis + New Latin fauna

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of avifauna was in 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Avifauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avifauna. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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