How do birds navigate during long migrations, and what are some of the longest migratory journeys recorded?
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Birds navigate during long migrations using a combination of visual cues, magnetic fields, celestial landmarks, and instinctual knowledge of specific routes. Some of the longest migratory journeys recorded include the Arctic Tern’s migration from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back, covering over 70,000 kilometers (43,500 miles) annually, and the Bar-tailed Godwit’s non-stop flight from Alaska to New Zealand, spanning over 11,000 kilometers (6,800 miles).