avifaunal


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a·vi·fau·na

 (ā′və-fô′nə, ăv′ə-)
n.
The birds of a specific region or period.

[Latin avis, bird; see awi- in Indo-European roots + fauna.]

a′vi·fau′nal adj.
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Adj.1.avifaunal - of or relating to birds of a particular region or period
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