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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Recent Examples of migratory
Experts warn that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is becoming more prevalent, driven by migratory bird patterns.
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Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
The monarch's eastern migratory population has fallen about 80% in the past couple of decades, with the western populations declining by more than 95%, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
In recent decades, as the lake shrank and grew saltier than the ocean, nearly all the fish have died and the migratory birds that relied on them for sustenance have become scarce.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Despite their adaptability, migratory storks face challenges such as habitat loss, hunting, and climate change.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
The monarch's eastern migratory population has fallen about 80% in the past couple of decades, with the western populations declining by more than 95%, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
In recent decades, as the lake shrank and grew saltier than the ocean, nearly all the fish have died and the migratory birds that relied on them for sustenance have become scarce.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Despite their adaptability, migratory storks face challenges such as habitat loss, hunting, and climate change.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migratory. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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