fuglelivet
Fuglelivet is a term used in Norwegian and other Nordic languages to denote the bird life of a region or of the world. In scientific usage, it corresponds to the concept of avifauna—the assemblage of bird species present in a given geographic area, including their distribution, abundance, population trends, and ecological roles. The scope can be regional, such as the fuglelivet of a watershed or country, or global, encompassing all species.
The term is a compound of fugl (bird) and livet (life). It is commonly used in natural
Studying fuglelivet involves species identification, habitat preferences, feeding strategies, breeding biology, and migration. Data are gathered
The composition of fuglelivet is a key indicator of environmental change. Threats include habitat loss, pesticide
See also: Avifauna, ornithology, migration, habitat conservation.