avifauna
noun
avi·fau·na
ˌā-və-ˈfȯ-nə 
ˌa-,
-ˈfä-nə
: the birds or the kinds of birds of a region, period, or environment
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Equipped with a Pacific and Caribbean coast as well as vast swathes of high-altitude forest, this lush country has become renowned worldwide for its incredible avifauna and high concentration of endemic species—and to sweeten the deal, Costa Rica is also rife with luxurious ecolodges and resorts.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
And in terms of avifauna, the preserve draws birdwatchers in droves thanks to its rich bounty of native species, with striking creatures like the chucao tapaculo, Magellanic woodpecker and chimango caracara all found flitting along the treetops.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Even once common species are experiencing losses, according to a 2019 study of North American avifauna.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2024
Located on the edge of the Bass River, this idyllic preserve is renowned for its lush landscapes, while its thick stretches of forest harbor a wealth of fascinating avifauna.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
From the Tasmanian devil to the short-beaked echidna to the red kangaroo, Australia is home to an incredible array of native mammals—and this storied continent is no stranger to fascinating avifauna either.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
When preparing for The Great Backyard Bird Count, many watchers would typically put out bird baths and feeders to help encourage Pacific Northwest avifauna to visit.
—oregonlive, 17 Feb. 2023
In addition to their eagle eyes, the staff at Manakin are equipped with an encyclopedic knowledge of bird calls and avian behavior, ensuring that no question will go unanswered for any curious birders that are unfamiliar with Amazonian avifauna.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021
Not only moa dominated avifaunas, but giant geese and adzebills shared the forest floor, while a giant eagle ruled the skies.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Aug. 2019
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
And in terms of avifauna, the preserve draws birdwatchers in droves thanks to its rich bounty of native species, with striking creatures like the chucao tapaculo, Magellanic woodpecker and chimango caracara all found flitting along the treetops.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Even once common species are experiencing losses, according to a 2019 study of North American avifauna.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2024
Located on the edge of the Bass River, this idyllic preserve is renowned for its lush landscapes, while its thick stretches of forest harbor a wealth of fascinating avifauna.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
From the Tasmanian devil to the short-beaked echidna to the red kangaroo, Australia is home to an incredible array of native mammals—and this storied continent is no stranger to fascinating avifauna either.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
When preparing for The Great Backyard Bird Count, many watchers would typically put out bird baths and feeders to help encourage Pacific Northwest avifauna to visit.
—oregonlive, 17 Feb. 2023
In addition to their eagle eyes, the staff at Manakin are equipped with an encyclopedic knowledge of bird calls and avian behavior, ensuring that no question will go unanswered for any curious birders that are unfamiliar with Amazonian avifauna.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021
Not only moa dominated avifaunas, but giant geese and adzebills shared the forest floor, while a giant eagle ruled the skies.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Aug. 2019
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“Avifauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avifauna. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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