Do all birds migrate?

Permanent residents do not migrate. ... Long-distance migrants typically move from breeding ranges in the United States and Canada to wintering grounds in Central and South America. Despite the arduous journeys involved, long-distance migration is a feature of some 350 species of North American birds. read more

Birds migrate to move from areas of low or decreasing resources to areas of high or increasing resources. The two primary resources being sought are food and nesting locations. Birds that nest in the Northern Hemisphere tend to migrate northward in the spring to take advantage of burgeoning insect populations, budding plants and an abundance of nesting locations. read more

Not all bird species migrate, but most do. Migration is defined as the seasonal movement of birds, north in the spring from the wintering grounds and southward in the fall from the breeding grounds. read more

Birds do not consciously choose not to migrate, of course – migration is an inherent, instinctive behavior. Just as some birds have evolved the ability to precisely navigate their way through this extraordinary journey, however, some birds have also evolved to make the most of not migrating at all. read more