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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Botts also mentioned that the lake is an important part of the pathway for migratory birds.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Paddle through clear waters with Rising Tide Explorers to learn about local ecosystems, fish for snook and tarpon, or admire rare shells and migratory birds along Tigertail Beach Park.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Neighbors also say local wildlife — including eagles and other migratory birds — are already being displaced.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The park has a variety of attractions, including more than 16 miles of trails ranging in difficulty, 90-acre Tucket Lake that can be fished, swim and kayak, and acts as a seasonal home to many migratory birds, like the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Paddle through clear waters with Rising Tide Explorers to learn about local ecosystems, fish for snook and tarpon, or admire rare shells and migratory birds along Tigertail Beach Park.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Neighbors also say local wildlife — including eagles and other migratory birds — are already being displaced.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The park has a variety of attractions, including more than 16 miles of trails ranging in difficulty, 90-acre Tucket Lake that can be fished, swim and kayak, and acts as a seasonal home to many migratory birds, like the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/migratory. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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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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