Godwit bird sets record for longest 'non-stop flight' as it reached New Zealand from Alaska in 11 days

Godwit bird sets record for longest 'non-stop flight' as it reached New Zealand from Alaska: When it comes to speed, you either get The Flash in mind or Usain Bolt. But, have you ever heard of a bird who thinks that it is a speedster? Well, the bar-tailed Godwit bird has recently shocked everyone with its amazing speed. It covered around 12,000 km from Alaska to New Zealand in just 11 days. With this, the Godwit bird has set a new world record for the longest ‘non-stop’ flight by a bird. Also Read | New Zealand Sikh Games distribute 1500 free food bags in South Auckland It started off from south-west Alaska and reached Auckland, New Zealand 11 days later. As per the report, the speedster was flying at speeds which were up to 55 mph. The tiny bird was having its weight between 190 g to 400 g. Reportedly, it has the ability to shrink its internal organs to lighten its load, which technically assisted it in increasing its speed during a flight this long. Also Read | Woman gives birth to baby boy on board Indigo flight travelling from Delhi to Bengaluru A 5 g satellite tag was attached to the bird’s lower back. Therefore, the scientists tracked its exact location during his flight from one continent to the other, specifically in 11 days. It crossed the Aleutian Islands, Hawaii, Fiji, and New Caledonia to reach Auckland, in New Zealand. The bird is touted to have the makings of a ‘jet fighter.’ Dr. Jesse Conklin from the Global Flyway Network talked to The Guardian, where he said that the Godwit birds have an incredible fuel to energy rate and that they are designed like a jet fighter. With long, pointed wings and a sleek design, it is having a lot of aerodynamic potentials. -PTC News

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