Definition

The group of birds that live in a specific area or environment.

Example

The birdlife in the rainforest is incredibly diverse and colorful.

Conversation

Have you noticed how diverse the birdlife is around the park?

Yeah, it's amazing! I saw some colorful parrots there yesterday.

I love spending time outside and watching the birdlife thrive.

Me too! It's so peaceful to just listen to their songs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Birdlife is formed from "bird" (from Old English "brid", meaning a young bird or chick) and "life" (from Old English "līf", meaning existence or living). The term "birdlife" refers to the existence or population of birds in a particular area.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bird' as a young bird and 'life' as existence — together, they describe the existence of birds.

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