birdlife

noun

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

Examples of birdlife in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The company has dedicated birdlife experts on board to ensure trekkers do not miss any fascinating sightings. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 May 2023 Photographers were competing for eight prizes across five divisions, and their images depicted birdlife from all 50 U.S. states as well as eight Canadian provinces and territories. Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 28 June 2023 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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