the arctic tern, which migrates up to 1700 miles
The arctic tern, sometimes traveling up to 12,000 miles in one direction.
the Arctic tern
The Arctic Tern
arctic tern
The Arctic Tern is known to have the longest migration route of any bird, flying from its breeding grounds in the Arctic to its wintering grounds in the Antarctic and back, covering a round trip of up to 44,000 miles (71,000 kilometers) each year.
Arctic terns migrate farther than any other bird, making the round trip between the Arctic and the Antarctic, more than 40,000 kilometers, 21,750 miles, each year.
A Sabine's gull is a small bird of the gull family, Latin name Xema sabini, which breeds in the Arctic and migrates south during the autumn.
The Arctic Tern holds the record for the longest migration, annually flying from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back. This remarkable bird travels around 44,000 miles each year, taking advantage of the long daylight hours in both polar regions to maximize feeding opportunities.
Migrates
Goose
No, the snowy owl is not the only bird in the Arctic. Other bird species found in the Arctic include the common eider, ptarmigan, Arctic tern, and jaegers. Additionally, many migratory birds visit the Arctic region during the summer months.
The Bar-headed Goose migrates over the Himalayas to spend the winter in India and breeds in the arctic wetlands during the summer.