From Birds and Blooms · Kaitlin Stainbrook · · 1m
Longest Bird Migration Journeys
Arctic terns fly 25,000 miles roundtrip across the globe.
In brief
Arctic terns fly 25,000 miles roundtrip across the globe. Arctic terns migrate from the Arctic to the Antarctic, covering 25,000 miles roundtrip annually. Originally reported by Birds and Blooms.
Blackpoll Warbler
Blackpoll warblers fly 12,000 miles roundtrip from Canada to South America.
Blackpoll Warbler Migration
They fly 1,700 miles nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean.
Blackpoll Warbler Strategy
They eat insects to build energy before the flight.
Blue-Winged Teal
Blue-winged teals migrate 8,000 to 14,000 miles roundtrip.
Blue-Winged Teal Timing
They migrate earlier to avoid frozen wetlands.
Swainson’s Hawk
Swainson’s hawks fly 15,000 miles roundtrip to Argentina.
Red Knot
Red knots migrate 18,000 miles roundtrip from South America to the Arctic.
Red Knot Challenge
Horseshoe crabs are declining due to human harvesting.
Arctic Tern
Arctic terns fly 25,000 miles roundtrip from Arctic to Antarctic.
Arctic Tern Journey
They take detours to find food along the way.
What it means
Arctic terns migrate from the Arctic to the Antarctic, covering 25,000 miles roundtrip annually.
