bird of passage

• Ein Mensch, der oft reist oder den Wohnort wechselt, ohne sich dauerhaft niederzulassen; auch wörtlich ein Zugvogel.

A person who travels frequently or moves from place to place without settling permanently; a wanderer or transient. Also literally refers to a migratory bird.

1. Migratory birdB2formal

   A bird that migrates from one region to another, typically seasonally.

   Zugvogel

   • Swallows are classic birds of passage, flying south for the winter.
   • The park is a resting spot for many birds of passage.
   • Ornithologists track the routes of birds of passage.

2. A person who moves frequentlyC1formal

   A person who does not stay in one place for long; a wanderer or traveler.

   Zugvogel

   • He was a bird of passage, never settling in any city for more than a year.
   • The artist lived as a bird of passage, moving between studios in different countries.
   • In her youth, she was a bird of passage, always seeking new adventures.