Bird Migration: Glossary

A

abundant

lots of something

adaptation

habits, behavior or conditions of a species that allow it to survive

adequate

enough

arctic

the coldest regions of the earth

C

communication

the ability to share information

D

destination

the goal location

F

formation

shape

friction

the rubbing of matter together which causes heat and slower movement

funnel

a cone shaped air movement

G

generate

create

H

habitat

the home of a species

M

magnetic field

the area around the earth that can affect electronic charges

magnetite

a mineral with magnetic properties

migration

the seasonal movement of a species

O

ornithologist

scientists who study bird behavior

P

predators

animals that hunt their food

S

satellite

a piece of equipment that orbits the earth and keeps track of the birds

stimulates

causes

T

temperate

an area of the earth where weather is not severe

thermals

a heated column of air that moves up from the earth's surface

traditional

over time, something that happens repeatedly

tropical climate

weather conditions that occur in the area of the Tropic of Capricorn or the Tropic of Cancer