Definition

The birds that live in a particular area or time, including all the different types of birds found there.

Example

The avifauna of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse, with many species that are not found anywhere else in the world.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the local avifauna when hiking?

Not really, but I guess it would be interesting to see what birds are around.

Yeah, it adds a whole new layer to the experience in nature.

Definitely! I should pay more attention to the birds next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Avifauna is formed from "avis" (meaning bird) and "fauna" (from Latin "fauna", meaning the goddess of animals or the animal life of a particular region). The word refers to the bird life of a specific area or environment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'avis' meaning bird, and 'fauna' relating to animal life. This helps you remember that 'avifauna' refers to the birds in a particular region.

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