ClimateAugust 8, 2026

birdlife

BURD-lyf

Definition

The birds of a particular region, habitat, or ecosystem.

Etymology

The word is a compound formed from the Middle English 'bird' and the Old English 'lif', referring collectively to the lives or existence of bird species in a specific area.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the avian diversity present on a college campus, highlighting the importance of preserving natural environments for local species.

A campus alive with biodiversity

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The Daily Star

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