Korean Dictionary
How to say “Migratory birds” in Korean
철새
Cheolsae
IntermediateNature
Usage & Context
Birds that seasonally migrate through Korea. Korea lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, a major migratory route. Winter brings thousands of 가창오리 (baikal teal) and 두루미 (cranes) to Korean wetlands. Famous birdwatching sites include Seosan, Suncheon Bay, and the DMZ (비무장지대) where undisturbed habitat has flourished.
Example Sentence
가을이 되면 시베리아에서 철새들이 한국으로 날아와요.
When autumn comes, migratory birds fly to Korea from Siberia.
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