Largest Birds On Earth

Ostrich (Struthio camelus): The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. It can reach a height of up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) and weigh around 220-350 pounds (100-160 kilograms).

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Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius): Found in New Guinea and northeastern Australia, the southern cassowary is the second-largest bird. It can reach a height of up to 5.6 feet (1.7 meters) and weigh around 110-150 pounds (50-70 kilograms).

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Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae): Native to Australia, the emu is the third-largest bird and the largest in Australia. It can reach a height of up to 6.2 feet (1.9 meters) and weigh around 66-121 pounds (30-55 kilograms).

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri): The largest species of penguin, the emperor penguin, can reach a height of up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) and weigh around 66-88 pounds (30-40 kilograms).

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Great Bustard (Otis tarda): The great bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds. It can reach a height of up to 3.6 feet (1.1 meters) and weigh around 30-40 pounds (13-18 kilograms).

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Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori): The kori bustard is the heaviest flying bird native to Africa. It can reach a height of up to 4.2 feet (1.3 meters) and weigh around 20-42 pounds (9-19 kilograms).

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Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus): The Dalmatian pelican is one of the largest flying birds in the world. It can reach a height of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) and weigh around 22-33 pounds (10-15 kilograms).

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Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus): The Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds by wingspan. It can reach a wingspan of up to 10.5 feet (3.2 meters) and weigh around 20-33 pounds (9-15 kilograms).

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California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus): The California condor is a critically endangered species and one of the largest flying birds in North America. It can reach a wingspan of up to 9.8 feet (3 meters) and weigh around 18-31 pounds (8-14 kilograms).

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Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator): The trumpeter swan is the largest native waterfowl species in North America. It can reach a wingspan of up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) and weigh around 20-32 pounds (9-14 kilograms).

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