Avifaunas

/ˌeɪvɪˈfɔːnəz/ noun

Definition

The English plural of avifauna; multiple collections of regional or temporal bird species.

Etymology

From 'avifauna' (singular noun) + regular English plural suffix '-s,' the modern and simpler plural form compared to the Latin 'avifaunae'.

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Scientists comparing the avifaunas of different continents have discovered that birds evolved incredibly differently in isolation—the avifaunas of Australia and New Zealand are so unique they're like alien worlds.

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