The Bar-tailed Godwit is a species of wader that breeds on Arctic tundra habitat and winters in the tropics. Bar-tailed Godwits are well-known as migration champions, holding the record for the longest non-stop journey at over 7,000 miles from Alaska to New Zealand.
Bar-tailed Godwits have reddish underparts during breeding season, with mottled grey backs. They feed on crustaceans, insects and aquatic plants. They find food by probing their long bills into moist soil or mud.
Bar-tailed Godwits breed in the far north. They make a shallow cup nest on the ground which may be lined with moss or other vegetation. Males and females both care for the eggs and the baby godwits once they hatch.
This week, we shine the spotlight on a t-shirt design that celebrates not just a bird, but a global phenomenon of endurance and resilience. The Bar-tailed Godwit, known for its record-breaking long-distance migratory journey of over 7,000 miles without a single stop, is the star of our Read more »
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