Flyway
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-011405
1. A broad-front band or pathway used in (bird) migration (Welty 1975:471).
2. A seasonal route followed by birds migrating to and from their breeding areas. The flyway concept is further developed in North America than in Europe.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-011405 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Glossary of Avian Terms For Use in Avian Conservation Biology; USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-011405",
"term": "Flyway",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. A broad-front band or pathway used in (bird) migration (Welty 1975:471).\n\n2. A seasonal route followed by birds migrating to and from their breeding areas. The flyway concept is further developed in North America than in Europe.",
"references": [
"USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Glossary of Avian Terms For Use in Avian Conservation Biology",
"USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/flyway/"
}
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