as in migrant
having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis
most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers migratory birds heading south for the winter
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Why This Matters The Bird's Foot Delta is a critical hub for biodiversity, supporting migratory birds, fish and other wildlife.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Surrounded by Apalachicola Bay and Saint Vincent Sound on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, the barrier island is flush with wildlife, from migratory birds to alligators to multiple varieties of sea turtles.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
The event could possibly impact satellite operations, cause power grid fluctuations and disrupt the navigation of migratory animals.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Experts warn that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is becoming more prevalent, driven by migratory bird patterns.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Surrounded by Apalachicola Bay and Saint Vincent Sound on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, the barrier island is flush with wildlife, from migratory birds to alligators to multiple varieties of sea turtles.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
The event could possibly impact satellite operations, cause power grid fluctuations and disrupt the navigation of migratory animals.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Experts warn that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is becoming more prevalent, driven by migratory bird patterns.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migratory. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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