birdlife

noun

bird·​life ˈbərd-ˌlīf 

: avifauna

Examples of birdlife in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wilpattu, Sinharaja, and Yala, Sri Lanka Drawn to Sri Lanka for the leopard and sloth bear spotting opportunities found within Wilpattu and Yala National Parks, travelers are often more enchanted with the teardrop island’s birdlife upon arrival. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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

Springtime brought an amazing variety of birdlife as some arriving summer and departing winter migrants crossed paths. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for birdlife

• alewife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• wildlife
• afterlife
• pocketknife
• knife