birdlife

noun

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

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That might include kayaking or hiking Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island, searching for seals and birdlife on the uninhabited Brion Island, exploring the rugged beauty of Trois-Rivieres in Quebec, or sailing through the legendary lochs and canals of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025 Surrounded by vast swathes of desert, this scenic preserve is dominated by the lengthy Green River, transforming the surrounding area into a crucial haven for all sorts of birdlife. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 While Lima comes equipped with a lengthy coastline that’s brimming with marine creatures, those in search of indigenous birdlife can look no further than Los Pantanos de Villa, a verdant preserve that’s regarded as one of the top birdwatching sites in all of the province. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The disappearance of even common species indicates a general shift in our ecosystems’ ability to support basic birdlife. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 14 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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