bird of passage (Meaning)

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bird of passage (n)

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

any bird that migrates seasonally

The swallow is a classic example of a bird of passage, migrating annually between continents.
As a bird of passage, the Arctic tern travels incredible distances during its migration.
The bird of passage phenomenon fascinates scientists who study the intricate migratory patterns of birds.
Some species, like the osprey, are considered partial birds of passage, migrating only short distances.
The golden plover is another notable bird of passage, traveling from its breeding grounds in the Arctic to warmer climates during the winter.
The behavior of the bird of passage is influenced by environmental factors such as temperature and food availability.
Birds of passage play a vital role in ecosystems, contributing to seed dispersal and controlling insect populations.
Human activity, such as habitat destruction and climate change, poses threats to the survival of many birds of passage.
Conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats and migration routes of birds of passage to ensure their long-term survival.
Birdwatchers eagerly await the arrival of birds of passage during migration seasons, hoping to catch a glimpse of these remarkable travelers.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life, any bird that migrates seasonally

traveler, traveller, drifter, maunderer, knockabout, wayfarer, nomad, wanderer, rambler,gypsy

dweller,resident, resident, inhabitant, settler, settler, dweller, inhabitant, denizen, homebody

The swallow is a classic example of a bird of passage, migrating annually between continents.

As a bird of passage, the Arctic tern travels incredible distances during its migration.

The bird of passage phenomenon fascinates scientists who study the intricate migratory patterns of birds.

Some species, like the osprey, are considered partial birds of passage, migrating only short distances.