philopatric
adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:The philopatric species of grouse can be found in the northern forests of North America.
Definition:A species that tends to remain in its place of birth or a familiar environment for breeding and feeding.
From philopatric species
Example:Many finches are philopatric birds, yet some populations can migrate to find better feeding grounds.
Definition:Birds that do not migrate long distances and return to the same nesting sites.
From philopatric birds
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