avifauna, n.
(ˈeɪvɪˌfɔːnə)
[f. L. avi-s bird + fauna.]
Collective term for the various kinds of birds found in any district or country; the ‘Fauna’ so far as concerns birds.
| 1874 Coues Birds N.-W. Introd. 10 The Avi-fauna proper of the region is not rich. 1883 M. Watkins in Academy 8 Sept. 164/1 The claims of all pretenders to join the British Avifauna are strictly examined. |