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.

Alaska, New Zealand

Who

bar-tailed godwit

What

When

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT · 2h 9m ago

Where

Alaska, New Zealand ·

Why

The bird rebuilt its body and flew on stored fat to complete the journey.

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This flight demonstrates extreme endurance in avian migration, highlighting biological adaptations for long-distance travel.

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Space Daily
https://spacedaily.com/s-a-bar-tailed-godwit-flew-7-250-miles-nonstop-from-alaska-to-new-zealand-going-more-than-eight-days-without-landing-eating-or-drinking/
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