In the Arctic, if we were to choose a runner-up based solely on flight distance, it would be the golden plover. The golden plover is named after the golden spots on its back. This kind of bird is large in body and likes dryness. It often forms small groups in rivers and seashores to forage for worms, crustaceans, snails and insects. Breeds on the west coast of Alaska and northeastern Siberia, and moves to southern my country, eastern India, Indonesia, the Hawaiian Islands and Australia in winter. They can fly continuously for more than 50 hours at a speed of about 90 kilometers per hour, but only lose 0.06 kilograms in weight. This shows that they consume very little physical energy, which is why they have such amazing endurance. How it does this remains a mystery.
The golden plover distributed in western Alaska can fly for 48 hours at a stretch, covering more than 4,000 kilometers, directly to Hawaii, and then fly more than 3,000 kilometers from there to the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific and even further south. Moreover, during such long-distance flights, they can accurately choose the shortest route and reach their destination without deviation. It can be seen that their navigation system is very sophisticated. As for how they do this, it is still a mystery. puzzle.
Like the Arctic tern, the golden gull is also a very brave bird. It always fights back resolutely against foxes or even hunters who dare to enter their territory, even at the expense of their lives. Therefore, some birds specially build their nests near the golden plover's territory in order to get shelter. Sometimes, when a natural enemy attacks, in order to protect the young bird, the golden plover will stretch out one wing and pretend to be broken to attract the enemy's attention. The natural enemy often believes it is true and chases after it desperately. As a result, it goes astray and is killed. Attract them far away, thereby protecting their territory. It can be seen that the golden cuckoo is also a very intelligent bird.
Golden plover holds out one wing and pretends to be broken to attract predators
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