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The largest bird of all time was likely the elephant bird Aepyornis maximus, which was estimated to have weighed 275–1,000 kilograms (610–2,200 lb) and stood at 3 metres (9.8 ft) tall. [4] [5] The largest wingspan of all time likely belonged to Pelagornis sandersi at roughly 5.2 m (17 ft). [6]
From 9-foot tall ostriches to albatrosses with gargantuan wingspans, here are some of the biggest birds in the world.
Explore the top 15 biggest birds in the world, including their wingspan, weight, and habitat. Learn about these magnificent creatures and their impressive size.
While flightless birds comprise of less than 1% of all species, these mighty giants remind us of the incredible diversity and grandeur of the avian world. Here’s our top ten list of the biggest birds in the world considering their recorded maximum weight.
No contest, the common ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the biggest bird in the world. It’s both the tallest and heaviest, with an average height of over 2 meters (sometimes as tall as 2.8 meters) and a weight of up to 160 kg.
The Ostrich is easily the largest bird in the world, weighing in at up to 346 lbs for some males and standing at 9 feet tall. For comparison, the largest bird that ever existed is the now-extinct (and similarly flightless) Aepyornis, which weighed between 610 lbs-2,200 lbs and stood 9.8 feet tall.
The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. These flightless birds weigh between 220 and 350 pounds and stand about 7 to 9 feet tall, according to National Geographic. They’re also the...