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Rajka Flew to Africa
Around 350 species of birds inhabit the territory of Serbia, with over 100 species residing in our country during migrations or wintering. The fastest bird nesting in Serbia is the peregrine falcon, a strictly protected species, which can reach a speed of 380 kilometers per hour when diving for prey. In terms of flight distance, one bird stands out, the griffon vulture Rajka, which has set a record for travel distance.
TL;DR
- Serbia is home to approximately 350 bird species, with over 100 migrating or wintering.
- The peregrine falcon is the fastest nesting bird in Serbia, reaching speeds of 380 km/h.
- The griffon vulture Rajka has set a record for the longest flight distance.
- Rajka's journey from Uvac to Sudan was tracked by a satellite transmitter.
- Her route included Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Sudan.
- The transmitter signal stopped in southern Egypt, with speculation of death due to power lines.
- The signal unexpectedly reactivated in early March 2026, revealing her flight paths.
- The initiative to tag Rajka was part of a project to raise awareness about protecting endangered species.