Arctic terns migrate the equivalent of three trips to the Moon
Arctic terns undertake the longest migration of any bird, flying 44,000 miles annually from the Arctic to the Antarctic, a distance equivalent to three trips to the Moon over their lifetime.
Arctic terns are globe-trotters, undertaking the longest migration of any bird. Each year, these small seabirds travel an astonishing 44,000 miles round trip from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back. This epic journey allows them to experience nearly continuous daylight, maximizing their feeding opportunities in both polar summers.
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