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Have you heard of birds that fly from one part of the world to another in small or large flocks?They are called Migratory birds. Discuss and write down two reasons why they migrate and return. - English

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Have you heard of birds that fly from one part of the world to another in small or large flocks?
They are called Migratory birds.
Discuss and write down two reasons why they migrate and return.

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  1. Migratory birds' migrate for food and for warmth.
  2. They return when the food supplies in their home area stabilize and winter changes to summer again.
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Chapter 2.5: The Happy Prince - Warming up [Page 45]

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