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(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons
- Geese are migratory birds that fly south for the winter.
- Monarch butterflies follow a migratory path across North America.
- Some fish are migratory, swimming upstream to spawn.
- Migratory birds rely on specific stopover sites for rest and food.
- Scientists track migratory elk to understand climate effects on wildlife.
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regularly travelling from one place to another, often following seasonal work opportunities
- Migratory farm workers move from state to state following the harvest season.
- The migratory lifestyle of fishermen requires living on boats for months.
- Some migratory laborers find work in construction during the summer months.
- Migratory artists travel to festivals around the country each year.
- Seasonal hotels employ migratory staff to handle peak tourist periods.
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