Amur falcons complete epic migration from India to Africa
Two tiny Amur falcons, Apapang and Alang, just pulled off an epic journey—flying nearly 5,000km from Manipur, India, all the way to Somalia.
Tracked by scientists since November 11, Apapang managed a nonstop flight of about 3,100km across central India and the Arabian Sea that lasted about 76 hours.
This is all part of a project by the Wildlife Institute of India to better understand these incredible travelers.
Conservation wins for these world travelers
Amur falcons weigh only about 150gm but are known for some of the longest nonstop flights in the bird world.
Thanks to community-led conservation in Manipur and Nagaland—where they were once hunted—the birds now have safe stopovers to rest and refuel on termites before their big trip.
Their successful migration is being celebrated online as proof that local efforts can make a real difference for wildlife.