Palearctic
adjective
Pa·le·arc·tic
ˌpā-lē-ˈärk-tik 
-ˈär-tik
-ˈär-tik
: of, relating to, or being a biogeographic region or subregion that includes Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, and Africa north of the Sahara
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According to research published in Ethology Ecology & Evolution and the Journal of Avian Biology, their movement patterns vary across regions, with some Palearctic populations migrating long distances while others, particularly in India and Australia, remain year-round residents.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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“Palearctic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Palearctic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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