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5 BIRDS THAT TRAVEL THOUSANDS OF MILES WITHOUT RESTING
Birds exemplify extraordinary travel, with some species journeying thousands of miles nonstop. Discover these remarkable birds that demonstrate the strength of migration.
Credit : PEXELS Here are some birds that travel thousands of miles without resting:
Credit : PEXELS Arctic Tern
The Arctic tern migrates pole to pole, covering 60,000 miles yearly and potentially 1.5 million miles in 30 years.
Credit : PINTEREST Adélie Penguin
Adélie penguins migrate 10,900 miles yearly, adapting to ice changes for winter feeding and summer breeding.
Credit : PINTEREST Northern Wheatear
The northern wheatear, 5.7-6.3 inches long, breeds in Europe, migrates to Sub-Saharan Africa, feeding on insects and seeds.
Credit : PINTEREST Short-tailed Shearwater
The short-tailed shearwater, or moonbird, migrates 27,000 miles annually from the Southern Hemisphere.
Credit : PINTEREST Bar-tailed Godwit
The bar-tailed godwit migrates 18,100 miles non-stop, featuring distinctive tail markings and strong endurance.
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