birdlife

noun

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

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Maybe, then, birdlife and football are not so distinct, and the World Cup appears to prove that — especially with anthropomorphic mascot Clutch the Bald Eagle patrolling its sidelines. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 June 2026 This coastal ecosystem teems with dolphins, manatees, and native birdlife. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 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 Expect to hike through lava tunnels on Santa Cruz, stroll through giant cactus forests on Rábida, snorkel with Galápagos penguins near Bartolome, and spot rare birdlife on San Cristóbal. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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