Migratery birds facts

 Migratory birds are birds that move from one region to another, usually following seasonal changes in food availability and climate. Some migratory birds travel very long distances, crossing continents and oceans, while others make shorter trips within the same geographic area. Migratory birds have amazing navigational skills and can use the sun, stars, Earth’s magnetic field, and landmarks to find their way1

Some examples of migratory birds are

• Barn swallow: This small bird has a distinctive forked tail and blue upperparts. It breeds in the Northern Hemisphere and migrates to Africa, South America, or Southeast Asia for the winter. It can cover up to 200 km (120 mi) per day during migration2

• Black-headed gull: This is a common gull that has a black head in summer and a white head in winter. It breeds in Europe and Asia and migrates to Africa, the Middle East, India, or China for the winter. It can fly up to 60 km/h (37 mph) and travel up to 5,000 km (3,100 mi) during migration2

• Whooper swan: This is a large white swan with a long neck and a yellow and black bill. It breeds in the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia and migrates to temperate or subtropical areas for the winter. It can fly up to 80 km/h (50 mph) and travel up to 8,000 km (5,000 mi) during migration2

• Common flamingo: This is a tall pink bird with long legs and a curved bill. It breeds in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean and migrates to warmer or wetter areas for the winter. It can fly up to 50 km/h (31 mph) and travel up to 500 km (310 mi) during migration2

Black stork: This is a large black and white bird with a long red bill and red legs. It breeds in Europe and Asia and migrates to Africa or India for the winter. It can fly up to 70 km/h (43 mph) and travel up to 10,000 km (6,200 mi) during migration2

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