Good barge! Bird flies 8,425 miles NON-STOP from Alaska to Australia - setting a new world record
A five-month-old bird was tagged before leaving Alaska on October 13. The juvenile landed in Ansons Bay, northeast Tasmania, Australia on October 24. He covered at least 8,425 miles (13,560 km) in 11 days and one hour without stopping
A young bird has become a world record holder by flying 8,425 miles non-stop from Alaska to Australia in 11 days.
The five-month-old band-tailed godwit left Alaska on October 13 and landed at Ansons Bay in northeastern Tasmania , Australia, October 24.
p>Scientists say the bird, known simply as 234684, has traveled at least 13,560 km (8,425 miles) in 11 days and one hour without stopping.
This is one of many birds to which scientists in Alaska have attached a 5G satellite tag in order to track migration patterns.
A young bird has become a world record holder by flying 8,425 miles non-stop from Alaska to Australia in 11 days.
The five-month-old band-tailed godwit left Alaska on October 13 and landed at Ansons Bay in northeastern Tasmania , Australia, October 24.
p>Scientists say the bird, known simply as 234684, has traveled at least 13,560 km (8,425 miles) in 11 days and one hour without stopping.
This is one of many birds to which scientists in Alaska have attached a 5G satellite tag in order to track migration patterns.
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