An Arctic Tern’s annual migration takes it from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back, a 90,000 kilometer journey that adds up to the equivalent of 65 journeys around the earth’s circumference over their 30-year lifespan.
A hummingbird flaps its wings up to 80 times per second, as they maneuver in any direction.
An albatross can have a wingspan of up to 11 feet, used to navigate vast distances over the worlds’ oceans and return to their exact nesting location each breeding season.
A Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, with a recorded top speed of 390 kilometers per hour.
A murre can use it’s wings to fly underwater, diving as deep as 210 meters.
Common Swifts have been recorded to remain in flight for 10 months without landing.
The avian ability of flight has inspired humankind throughout history, and is perhaps what is what draws so many people, including myself, to them today.
