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What is the scientific reason behind bird migration?


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Bird migration:

  1. Bird migration frequently occurs in a north-south direction.
  2. The cause of migration is to breeding place and escape from a chilling cold habitat.
  3. Migration is the temporary movement of animals from one place to another. The same is applied to birds also.
  4. The birds migrate from one part of the world to another during winter.

Reason for bird migration:

  1. Migration occurs when the nesting site's conditions become unsuitable for the birds.
  2. It usually occurs when the temperature becomes too cold for the birds.
  3. Birds fly thousands of kilometres at this time of year to seek warmer climates on the planet.
  4. During the winter, most birds migrate from the Arctic to the tropical regions.
  5. The tropical regions become exceedingly hot during the summer, and the birds to return to their Arctic homes.
  6. They migrate to breed and rear their offspring.

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