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Falcons Fly 3000km Non-Stop to Africa!
20 Nov
Summary
- Three Amur falcons flew over 3,000km non-stop to Kenya and Somalia.
- The birds were radio-tagged in Manipur before their incredible journey.
- These raptors are known as the world's longest flying migratory birds.
Three Amur falcons, tagged in Manipur's Tamenglong district, have successfully reached Kenya and Somalia after an epic non-stop flight exceeding 3,000 kilometers across the Arabian Sea. The birds, named Apapang, Alang, and Ahu, embarked on this remarkable migratory journey shortly after being fitted with satellite transmitters on November 11, 2025.
Apapang, an adult male, demonstrated exceptional endurance by flying non-stop for over six days, covering approximately 6,100 kilometers to reach the Horn of Africa. The other two falcons, Alang and Ahu, are also making their way across the Arabian Sea, following Apapang's impressive route. These pigeon-sized raptors are known for undertaking some of the longest migratory flights globally.
The radio-tagging program, initiated in 2018 for wildlife conservation, involved capturing and tagging ten Amur falcons. These protected birds breed in Russia and China and migrate to South Africa for winter, covering an annual distance of about 20,000 km, with India and Somalia as significant stopover points.
