: the birdlife of a region : avifauna. -ornis. noun combining form. \ " \ plural -ornithes\ ˌȯ(r)ˈnī(ˌ)thēz \

What is ornis?

Ornis is defined as the birds of a particular time or place. An example of ornis is the group of birds that lived in southern Africa during the 8th century.

What Gallus means?

/ (ˈɡæləs) / adjective. Scot bold; daring; reckless.