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A life list, or life-list, is a list of all biological species seen by a person. The phrase is particularly common among bird watchers, [1] some of whom compete with each other to have the most complete list. [2]

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References

  1. Porter, Diane (2007). "What Good Is a Life List?". www.birdwatching.com. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  2. Conrad, Jim (12 October 2011). "The Life List". The Backyard Nature Website. Retrieved 24 April 2013.