Explore birds articles about migration

Explore the science of bird migration, from the Arctic tern's 44,000-mile annual journey to the bar-tailed godwit's non-stop 7,000-mile flight. Expert-written guide covering V-formation aerodynamics, magnetic navigation, flyways, altitude records, and the threats facing migratory birds worldwide.

Expert guide to the longest animal migrations on Earth. Covers the Arctic tern, bar-tailed godwit, monarch butterfly, wildebeest, and whale shark migrations, plus the tracking technology that reveals how animals navigate thousands of kilometers.