adjective
- not moving from one place to another, especially not moving seasonally to different regions
Usage: often used to describe animals or birds
Examples
- The cardinal is a nonmigratory bird that stays in the same area year-round.
- Nonmigratory species tend to be well-adapted to their local environment.
- Unlike their migratory cousins, these deer are nonmigratory and remain in the valley.
- The study focused on nonmigratory fish populations in the lake.
- Many nonmigratory animals have developed strategies to survive harsh winters.
- The park is home to both migratory and nonmigratory wildlife species.