1. moving from one place to another, especially regularly according to the seasons
Usage: often used to describe animals or birds
2. relating to or characterized by migration

Examples

• Many migratory birds fly south for the winter.
• The monarch butterfly is famous for its migratory journey across North America.
• Migratory workers travel from farm to farm during harvest season.
• Scientists study migratory patterns to understand animal behavior.
• The migratory route of whales spans thousands of miles.
• Climate change is affecting migratory timing in many species.