Question

Which bird species holds the record for the longest non-stop flight?

Answer 1

The bird species that holds the record for the longest non-stop flight is the bar-tailed godwit. These birds fly from Alaska to New Zealand in one continuous journey, covering a distance of nearly 7,000 miles. The flight takes around 9 days without stopping for rest or food.

Answer 2

THE BIRD SPECIES THAT HOLDS THE RECORD FOR THE LONGEST NON- STOP FLIGHT IS THE BAR-TAILED GODWIT. THESE MEDIUM-SIZED WADING BIRDS UNDERTAKE INCREDIBLE MIGRATORY JOURNEYS, INCLUDING A NON- STOP FLIGHT FROM THEIR BREEDING GROUND IN ALASKA, CANADA TO NEW ZEALAND.

Answer 3

The bird species that holds the record for the longest non-stop flight is the common swift. These birds can stay aloft for up to 10 months during their annual migration, flying continuously without landing. This remarkable feat is made possible by their ability to sleep while flying and to feed on insects caught in mid-air.

Answer 4

According to the Guinness World Records, bar-tailed Godwit , known by its tag number "234684," flew 13,560 kilometres (8,435 miles) from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania without stopping for food or rest, breaking the record for the longest non-stop migration of a bird.

Answer 5

The bird species that holds the record for the longest non-stop flight is the common swift (Apus apus). These birds are known for their remarkable endurance and ability to stay in the air for long periods without landing. In 2013, a common swift was recorded flying non-stop for 10 months, covering a distance of 6,000 miles (9,600 kilometers) from Europe to West Africa and back. This feat of endurance is made possible by the bird's efficient use of energy and ability to sleep while flying.

Answer 6

According to the Guinness World Records, bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica), known by its tag number "234684," flew 13,560 kilometres (8,435 miles) from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania without stopping for food or rest, breaking the record for the longest non-stop migration of a bird.

Answer 7

The Arctic Tern holds the record for the longest non-stop migration flight among birds, traveling around 71,000 kilometers (44,000 miles) round-trip from its breeding grounds in the Arctic to Antarctica and back.