The World's Longest Non-Stop Flight

The video explores the incredible migration of the bar-tailed godwit, a shorebird known for its long non-stop flights. It discusses the different subspecies, their breeding and feeding habits, and the reasons behind their migration. The video highlights the physiological adaptations that enable these birds to undertake such journeys, including shrinking digestive organs and increased fat storage. Despite understanding some aspects of their migration, mysteries remain about their navigation and sleep patterns during flight.

How do bar-tailed godwits manage their body weight before migration?

What mysteries still surround the navigation abilities of bar-tailed godwits during migration?