avifauna
noun
avi·fau·na
ˌā-və-ˈfȯ-nə 
ˌa-,
-ˈfä-nə
: the birds or the kinds of birds of a region, period, or environment
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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.
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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
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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“Avifauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avifauna. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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