The LA Times reported that researchers have discovered that migrating Alpine Swifts fly continuously for 200 days. By attaching tiny electronic monitors to birds they found the Alpine Swifts were airborne for over six months while eating, drinking and even sleeping. Read more at: Migrating birds fly nonstop for more than six months – latimes.com.
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | October 11, 2013
Alpine Swifts Fly Nonstop For 200 Days
Posted in Birds | Tags: Alpine Swifts, Bird Research, Birds
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