LONGEST BIRD MIGRATIONS 

5 BIRDS THAT MIGRATE THOUSANDS OF MILES EVERY YEAR 

Certain bird species embark on astonishingly long journeys to reach their breeding grounds, covering unimaginable distances. 

Here Are 5 Birds That Migrate Thousands of Miles Every Year:

Arctic Tern

When it comes to long-distance migration, no bird comes close to the Arctic tern. Some of these species travel as much as 60,000 miles in a single year.  

Sooty Shearwater

The sooty shearwater embarks on an even more impressive migration of 40,000 miles. 

Short-Tailed Shearwater

Native to the Southern Hemisphere, these birds migrate to the Northern Hemisphere. Their round-trip migration can cover an astonishing 27,000 miles.

Bar-Tailed Godwit

Bar-tailed godwits undertake remarkable migrations, with some covering distances of up to 18,100 miles to reach their wintering grounds.

Pectoral Sandpiper

The pectoral sandpiper remains one of the most impressive long-distance migratory birds, covering a roundtrip migration of astonishing 18,000 miles.