der Zugvogel, ¨-
migratory bird
Ein Tier, das jedes Jahr weite Strecken fliegt, um in wärmeren Gebieten zu leben und später wieder zurückkehrt.
The German word "Zugvogel" is a compound noun made of "Zug" (which can mean movement or migration) and "Vogel" (bird). The word "Zugvogel" translates directly to "migratory bird" in English. It refers to birds that migrate from one region to another, typically between breeding and wintering grounds, in response to changes in temperature, food availability, or daylight.
Similar words or concepts could include "Wanderer" (wanderer), though this is more general and can apply to any migrating entity, not just birds.
The particular characteristic of "Zugvogel" compared to broader terms like "Wanderer" is its specificity to bird species that undergo regular migration, which is an instinctive, seasonal movement linked to their life cycles and environmental changes.
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Der Storch ist ein bekannter Zugvogel.noun
The stork is a well-known migratory bird.
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