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The Top 5 Heaviest Flying Birds
| Name of Bird | Location(s) | Weight (kg) | Weight (lbs) | Red List Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) |
Africa | 19 | 41 | Least Concern |
| 2 | The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) |
Europe, Western Asia | 18 | 39 | Least Concern |
| 3 | The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) |
South America | 15 | 33 | Near Threatened |
| 4 | The Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) |
Europe, Asia, Africa | 14 | 30 | Least Concern |
| 5 | The Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) |
Australia, Asia | 12 | 26 | Vulnerable |
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Animals & Nature, Top 5 Heaviest
Sources: Birdlife International (2005) Species factsheet
List Notes: Please note that this list represents above-average weights. Average bird weights of these species are often much lower (about half of the weights listed).
Image by Arnstein Rønning (Own work) [CC-BY-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Sources: Birdlife International (2005) Species factsheet
List Notes: Please note that this list represents above-average weights. Average bird weights of these species are often much lower (about half of the weights listed).
Image by Arnstein Rønning (Own work) [CC-BY-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
