Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Amur Falcons' Epic 6,000-Km Journey to Africa Amazes Scientists and Public
Three tiny Amur Falcons from India flew an incredible 6,000 kilometers to Africa in just a week, without stopping.
Scientists and the public are amazed by this epic journey.
Three satellite-tagged Amur Falcons from Manipur completed a 6,000-km migration in under a week
The birds flew across India, the Arabian Sea, and the Horn of Africa without stopping
Apapang, an adult male, covered 6,100 km in 6 days and 8 hours, the longest flight recorded for a small raptor
Alang, a younger bird, traveled 5,600 km in 6 days and 14 hours, with a night halt in Telangana and Maharashtra
Ahu, an adult female, took a more northerly route, covering 5,100 km in 5 days and 14 hours
- Who
- Three Amur Falcons: Apapang, Alang, and Ahu
- What
- Completed a 6,000-km migration from Manipur, India to East Africa
- When
- November 2022
- Where
- From Manipur, India to East Africa (Kenya and Somalia)
- Why
- To reach their wintering grounds in East Africa
Scientists' Perspective
Public's Perspective
Migration Routes
Scientists' Perspective
Scientists study specific routes, environmental conditions, and stopover points using tracking technologies
Public's Perspective
Public is amazed by the birds' precision and instinct in navigating long distances
Conservation Efforts
Scientists' Perspective
Scientists aim to understand threats from habitat loss and climate change
Public's Perspective
Public reflects growing awareness of conservation efforts in the region
- Species
- Amur Falcon
- Weight
- Around 150 grammes
- Migration Duration
- Under a week
- Longest Flight
- Apapang's 6,100 km in 6 days and 8 hours
- Tag Colors
- Apapang (orange), Alang (yellow), Ahu (red)
