The Arctic Tern, How Far Does It Migrate?

We all know how weather can affect humans on a daily basis. What do we wear today? Well lets check the temperature, or let’s see if it’s supposed to rain today. Sometimes weather can displace people, such as before a hurricane makes landfall. Or, some people like to dive south during the winter

So, how does the weather affect animals? Well we all know some mammals hibernate during the winter months. Some birds move, just like humans during the winter months.

The Arctic Tern flies the furthest to migrate, according to an article by earthsky.org. The Arctic Tern will fly around 24,000 miles in a year, and will also see the most daylight of any migratory species.

“The Arctic Tern breeds on the shores of the Arctic Ocean in northern hemisphere summer. And it feeds over the oceans of the southern hemisphere half a year later – in southern hemisphere summer. So, like many birds, this bird flies great distances every year to maintain its life of endless summertime.”