birdlife

noun

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

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In Antigua, venture to the secluded shores of Great Bird Island for an eco-immersion where whale sightings, lush canopy hikes along the Hilltop Trail, and encounters with rare birdlife—including brown pelicans, laughing gulls, and West Indian whistling ducks—await. AFAR Media, 31 July 2025 There, game drives reveal elephants wading through papyrus channels, leopards draped over fig branches, and a dazzling array of birdlife. Marni Granston, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025 Out front, a wildflower meadow draws butterflies and birdlife. John Oseid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Such thoughtful designs create an intimate atmosphere for spotting water monitor lizards and diverse birdlife like black-faced spoonbills. Cory Lee, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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