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The article highlights five bird species that are exceptional in their migratory journeys. These birds are celebrated for their remarkable endurance, navigational skills, and unique migration patterns. The piece emphasizes the significance of these journeys for the survival and thriving of these species.
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Bar-tailed Godwit
Known for the longest non-stop flight, it flies from Alaska to New Zealand, covering over 7,000 miles without rest.
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Arctic Tern
Completes the longest migration from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back, traveling around 25,000 miles annually.
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Common Swift
Spends most of its life in the air, even sleeping while flying, and migrates from Europe to Africa.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Undertakes a perilous journey across the Gulf of Mexico, flying non-stop for up to 18 hours.
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Blackpoll Warbler
Makes a non-stop flight over the Atlantic Ocean, traveling from North America to South America.