Posted by: Sandy Steinman | July 19, 2016

How The Frigatebird Can Soar For Weeks Without Stopping

NPR reports

A new study has found that frigatebirds, sea-going flyers with a 6-foot wingspan, can stay aloft for weeks at a time. The results paint an astonishing picture of the bird’s life, much of which is spent soaring inside the clouds.

Read full story at  Nonstop Flight: How The Frigatebird Can Soar For Weeks Without Stopping : The Two-Way : NPR


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