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A bar-tailed godwit completed a 7,250-mile nonstop flight from Alaska to New Zealand, flying for over eight days without landing, eating, or drinking.
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Alaska, New Zealand
Who
bar-tailed godwit
What
A bar-tailed godwit completed a 7,250-mile nonstop flight from Alaska to New Zealand, flying for over eight days without landing, eating, or drinking.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT · 2h 11m ago
Where
Alaska, New Zealand ·
Why
The bird rebuilt its body and flew on stored fat to complete the journey.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This flight demonstrates extreme endurance in avian migration, highlighting biological adaptations for long-distance travel.
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