These birds inhabit wetland areas in Europe and Asia. They breed in subarctic Eurasia and during winters migrate southwards to southern Europe and eastern Asia and occasionally the Indian subcontinent.
The migration of these birds is highly coordinated with the birds communicating with each other by using a variety of signaling movements. Whooper swans are one of the strongest contenders for the title of the highest flying bird in the world. A radar record has shown a flock of these birds flying at 8, meters 27, feet over Northern Ireland. The bar-headed goose Anser indicus inhabits the high-altitude lakes in Asia where it feeds on the short grasses by the lake.
These birds exhibit a unique migratory pattern. They migrate from the mountainous regions of Tibet, Mongolia , Russia , and Kazakhstan across the Himalayas to the Indian sub-continent in winter. There are reports of sightings of these birds above Mount Makalu 8, m or 27, ft and even Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth at 8, m 27, ft. The common crane Grus grus breeds in northern parts of Europe and Asia. It winters predominantly in northern Africa although some populations also winter in parts of southern Europe, the Indian subcontinent, and eastern Asia.
As per reports, the common crane has been sighted flying at an altitude of 10, meters 33, feet while crossing the Himalayas.
The ability of these birds to fly so high allows them to avoid the predatory eagles. The Ruppell's griffon vulture Gyps rueppellii is the highest flying bird in the world.
This vulture species is found in the Sahel region of central Africa. The population of this species is also steadily declining, and factors such as poisoning by elephant poachers and habitat destruction are the main threats to the survival of this species.
They love to glide in the wind and can each a maximum height of feet. Andean condor is also regarded as a symbol of power, liberty and health. It is also the national bird of Bolivia, Columbia, Chile and Ecuador. Unfortunately, the majestic Andean condor is an endangered species. Over hunting and habitat loss are the main causes. Andean condors are scavengers that primarily feed on carrion. They have excellent eyesight and could spot carrion easily while gliding high in the sky.
The sharp hooked beak and powerful claws let them to easily collect meat from carcasses. White stork is a popular wading bird that known for its distinctive long neck that measure up to 45 inches. They inhabit in warmer regions across Europe and West-central Asia.
The white storks have a wingspan of 2. White storks are strong migrant birds. They spend the winter season in tropical Africa. During migration they form large flocks that contain thousands of members.
White storks can also reach at a maximum altitude of feet. Bar-tailed godwit is a strong migrant, large wandering bird with a distinctive long bill. Bar-tailed godwits are also known for longest non-stop migration. During the epic journey from Alaska to South, bar-tailed godwits cover about kilometers without rest.
These amazing birds cover such long route in just seven or eight days. Bar-tailed godwits could also reach a maximum height of feet during the flight. Most amazing thing about bar-tailed godwits is their capability to perform the long-distant migration without rest.
They have a length between inches and a maximum wingspan of 31 inches. Compared to other species of birds the bar-tailed godwit consume very little energy from the body. They also feel less air resistance as they have an aerodynamic body shape.
Mallard is a migratory wild duck found in North America and Europe. Mallard ducks are notable for their iridescent-green head and bright yellow bill. Before the start of winter mallard ducks migrate to the South where the temperature is mild. Mallard ducks usually travel at an altitude of feet. Our emails are made to shine in your inbox, with something fresh every morning, afternoon, and weekend. An eagle named Darshan launched into flight yesterday Mar.
The eagle, trained by a falconer in Thonon, France, descended a vertical distance of 2, feet more than half a mile to a fountain at the base of the building.
Born in captivity, Darshan had never flown that high. But in the wild, many eagle species fly much higher on their own—the bald eagle, for example, glides at altitudes of up to 10, feet.
In December , a wild sea eagle stole a camera from wildlife rangers in Western Australia and recorded 70 miles of flight before losing interest in its prize and dropping the device.
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