Migratory

/ˈmaɪɡrəˌtɔri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the behavior of moving from one region or habitat to another, often seasonally.

Many species of birds are migratory, traveling thousands of miles to find warmer climates in winter.

Pertaining to the movement from one place to another.

The migratory patterns of whales are studied to understand their breeding habits.

Describing animals that move to different locations at different times of the year.

The region is home to various migratory fish that spawn upstream each spring.

Indicating a transition or change of residence or location that is often associated with specific seasons.

The migratory nature of the indigenous tribes was influenced by the seasonal availability of resources.

Derived from Latin 'migratorius', stemming from 'migrare', meaning 'to move from one place to another'.

migratory patterns

the regular routes taken by animals during migration.

migratory species

species that regularly move from one region or habitat to another.

migratory birds

birds that migrate, typically seasonally.

migration

the movement of people or animals from one place to another.

migrate

to move from one region or habitat to another.

migrant

a person or animal that moves from one place to another.