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MIGRATORY STOPOVER [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Birds
DEF

An area of abundant food where migrating birds stop to feed for extended periods of time.

OBS

staging area; stopover: terms used by Parks Canada.

OBS

migratory stopover: term used by Environment Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
  • Oiseaux
DEF

Endroit très riche en ressources alimentaires, où les oiseaux peuvent se reposer et reconstituer leurs graisses au cours de leurs migrations.

OBS

halte migratoire; aire de repos; escale : termes en usage à Parcs Canada.

OBS

halte migratoire : terme en usage à Environnement Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Comportamiento animal
  • Aves
DEF

Zona donde las aves migratorias paran para alimentarse y reponer fuerzas durante la migración.

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