migratory
adjective
mi·gra·to·ry
ˈmī-grə-ˌtȯr-ē 
Examples of migratory in a Sentence
most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers
migratory birds heading south for the winter
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The main way bird flu spreads to poultry farms is through migratory birds that fly into barns or land on coops.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
Why This Matters The Bird's Foot Delta is a critical hub for biodiversity, supporting migratory birds, fish and other wildlife.
—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
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
Why This Matters The Bird's Foot Delta is a critical hub for biodiversity, supporting migratory birds, fish and other wildlife.
—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
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/migratory. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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migratory
adjective
mi·gra·to·ry
ˈmī-grə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
: having a way of life that includes making migrations
migratory workers
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