The Arctic tern has the longest migration of any bird, traveling from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back every year.
The Bar-tailed godwit is known for its nonstop flight of up to 11,500 km (7,100 mi) from Alaska to New Zealand, the longest recorded in any land bird.
The Sooty shearwater performs a circular migration in the Pacific Ocean, covering over 60,000 km (37,000 mi) annually, the longest recorded in any seabird.
The Ruby-throated hummingbird is the only hummingbird species that regularly crosses the Gulf of Mexico, flying up to 800 km (500 mi) in a single journey.
Ruby-throated hummingbird
The Peregrine falcon is the fastest bird in the world, and can travel up to 25,000 km (15,500 mi) in a year, following prey movements across continents.