noun
- routes regularly followed by migrating birds
Usage: ornithology; plural of flyway
Examples
- Scientists track bird populations along major flyways.
- The Mississippi River serves as one of North America’s most important flyways.
- Climate change is affecting traditional flyways used by waterfowl.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting critical flyways.
- Millions of birds travel these ancient flyways each spring and fall.
- The Pacific flyway extends from Alaska to South America.