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ornithofauna

[ɔr-nɪ-θoʊ-ˈfɔ-nə]
nounfemininepl: ornithofaunas
ornitofauna
1. The avifauna or collection of bird species found in a particular region, habitat, or geological period
The ornithofauna of the Amazon rainforest is remarkably diverse, containing thousands of bird species.
A ornitofauna da floresta amazônica é notavelmente diversa, contendo milhares de espécies de aves.
2. The study or scientific classification of birds within a specific ecosystem or time period
The paleontologist analyzed the ornithofauna from fossils found in the Mesozoic layer.
O paleontólogo analisou a ornitofauna a partir de fósseis encontrados na camada mesozoica.
Synonyms
avifaunabird faunabird assemblage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ornitofauna
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese scientific literature
Portugal
ornitofauna
Standard term used in European Portuguese scientific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bird watching
avian diversity
species richness
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