Golden Eagle: Golden Eagles are capable of soaring at high altitudes of up to 10,000 feet in search of prey, and their powerful wings help them reach impressive heights during migration.
Bar-headed Goose: Known for its incredible altitude, the Bar-headed Goose has been recorded flying as high as 29,000 feet during its migration across the Himalayas, and sometimes even in North America.
Whooping Crane: These majestic birds can fly at altitudes of 10,000 to 15,000 feet, often migrating over long distances from Canada to the southern U.S. for the winter.
Swainson's Hawk: Swainson's Hawks are known to migrate across North America, reaching altitudes of up to 20,000 feet as they travel between their breeding grounds in the U.S. and wintering areas in Argentina.
Peregrine Falcon: The Peregrine Falcon is renowned for its high-speed dives but can also fly at altitudes of around 15,000 feet when migrating across North America.
Sandhill Crane: These cranes migrate at high altitudes, sometimes reaching up to 10,000 feet as they travel between their breeding grounds in Canada and wintering areas in the southern U.S.
Albatross: While more commonly associated with the ocean, North American albatrosses can reach impressive altitudes during migration, soaring up to 15,000 feet as they cover vast distances.