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migratory birda bird that travels regularly from one region to another, especially seasonally

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a bird that travels regularly from one region to another, especially seasonally

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪɡrəˌtɔːri bɜːrd/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother tracks migratory birds like she's following her favorite K-pop group's world tour.
  • Scientists use GPS to monitor migratory bird patterns.
  • The migratory birds arrived right on schedule, more punctual than my online delivery.

migratory bird

NOUN

[/ˈmaɪɡrəˌtɔːri bɜːrd/]

a bird that travels regularly from one region to another, especially seasonally

a bird that travels regularly from one region to another, especially seasonally
💡 Concept

a bird that travels regularly from one region to another, especially seasonally

In the laboratory, checking the migratory bird's respiratory health for its journey ahead!
🎵 Rhyme

In the laboratory, checking the migratory bird's respiratory health for its journey ahead!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmaɪɡrəˌtɔːri bɜːrd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmaɪɡrətəri bɜːd/

🌳Etymology

Rootmigrat
Suffix--ory

🎵Rhyme

obligatorylaboratoryrespiratory
obligatory
laboratory
respiratory

🔗Collocations

migratory bird sanctuary
migratory bird species
migratory bird route
track migratory birds
migratory bird population

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother tracks migratory birds like she's following her favorite K-pop group's world tour.

Scientists use GPS to monitor migratory bird patterns.

😄 Fun example

The migratory birds arrived right on schedule, more punctual than my online delivery.

Climate change affects migratory bird behavior significantly.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

migrant birdseasonal birdtraveling bird

Antonyms

resident birdsedentary birdnon-migratory bird

Related

migrationhabitatbreeding groundwintering areaflyway

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