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10 incredible facts about the great winter migration of birds

Discover 10 amazing facts about winter bird migration, from navigation skills to endurance, showcasing how species survive harsh seasonal journeys.

October 13, 2025 / 18:10 IST
1. Magnetic Navigators: Many birds navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field, helping them travel vast distances accurately without getting lost. (Image: Canva)
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1. Magnetic Navigators: Many birds navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field, helping them travel vast distances accurately without getting lost. (Image: Canva)
2. Record-Breaking Journeys: Some species, like the Arctic Tern, migrate over 70,000 kilometres annually, experiencing two summers each year. (Image: Canva)
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2. Record-Breaking Journeys: Some species, like the Barn Swallow, flies from Europe and North America to Africa, Central and South America to escape cold winters. (Image: Canva)
3. Fat as Fuel: Birds adjust their body fat levels to store energy for long flights, acting as natural fuel reserves. (Image: Canva)
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3. Fat as Fuel: Birds adjust their body fat levels to store energy for long flights, acting as natural fuel reserves. (Image: Canva)
4. Night Flyers: Migrating birds often fly at night, avoiding predators and taking advantage of cooler temperatures for energy efficiency. (Image: Canva)
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4. Night Flyers: Migrating birds often fly at night, avoiding predators and taking advantage of cooler temperatures for energy efficiency. (Image: Canva)
5. Wind and Weather Conditions: Weather patterns influence migration timing, with many birds waiting for favourable winds to conserve energy during flights. (Image: Canva)
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5. Wind and Weather Conditions: Weather patterns influence migration timing, with many birds waiting for favourable winds to conserve energy during flights. (Image: Canva)
6. Landmark Guidance: Some species use landmarks like mountains, rivers, and coastlines to guide them along familiar routes across continents. (Image: Canva)
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6. Landmark Guidance: Some species use landmarks like mountains, rivers, and coastlines to guide them along familiar routes across continents. (Image: Canva)
7. Flock Coordination: Flocks communicate constantly in flight, coordinating movements, reducing fatigue and protecting each other from potential predators. (Image: Canva)
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7. Flock Coordination: Flocks communicate constantly in flight, coordinating movements, reducing fatigue and protecting each other from potential predators. (Image: Canva)
8. Climate Challenges: Climate change is affecting migration patterns, causing some birds to arrive earlier or later than usual. (Image: Canva)
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8. Climate Challenges: Climate change is affecting migration patterns, causing some birds to arrive earlier or later than usual. (Image: Canva)
9. Sleeping on the Wing: Certain birds can sleep while flying, allowing them to rest during non-stop long-distance journeys. (Image: Canva)
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9. Sleeping on the Wing: Certain birds can sleep while flying, allowing them to rest during non-stop long-distance journeys. (Image: Canva)
10. Migration for Survival: Migration is essential for survival, as birds move to regions with abundant food and milder winter conditions. (Image: Canva)
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10. Migration for Survival: Migration is essential for survival, as birds move to regions with abundant food and milder winter conditions. (Image: Canva)
Gurpreet Singh
first published: Oct 13, 2025 06:06 pm

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