A small, slender gray-and-white bird with angular wings, the Arctic Tern is well known for its long yearly migration. It travels from its Arctic breeding grounds to Antarctica where it enjoys the …

The species is strongly migratory, seeing two summers each year as it migrates along a convoluted route from its northern breeding grounds to the Antarctic coast for the southern …

Apr 27, 2022 · When do Arctic terns migrate? Arctic terns spend about four months of the year in active migration between their summer breeding area and overwintering grounds. Their …

Jan 10, 2024 · These small birds have one of the longest annual migrations of any animal on Earth. Every year, arctic terns migrate from the Arctic Circle to the Antarctic Circle—a round …

The main goal is to present the research results of the first ever scientific study to use tracking devices to follow a full annual cycle of Arctic tern migration. In the menu to the left you will find …

Sep 13, 2025 · Why do Arctic terns migrate such long distances? Discover how and why these birds travel from pole to pole—the longest migration in the animal kingdom.

Oct 13, 2025 · The Arctic tern’s 44,000-mile annual migration stands as one of nature’s most extraordinary achievements—a testament to the remarkable adaptability and resilience of life …

Mar 2, 2024 · After the chicks have fledged and become independent, Arctic terns embark on their monumental migration in late summer or early fall. They gather in huge flocks numbering in …

Apr 28, 2025 · The Arctic tern’s migration is one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena. Each year, arctic tern migration, these small seabirds, embark on an epic journey from their Arctic …

Species Migration Maps show the movements of a single species as it travels throughout the hemisphere each year. The following partners contributed to the development of this map. …