What is North America's heaviest flying bird?

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The Condor A male California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) preserved in the California Academy of Sciences is reported to weigh 31 pounds. It is rare for the species to exceed 23 pounds in weight. http://www.victorialodging.com/recreation/birding/small-big-fast-slow [Added reference - McG] Feb 07 01, 8:03 AM

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Depending on what they are eating could also be Trumpeter Swan or Mute Swan as well. All closing in on 25 pounds. http://www.trumpeterswansociety.org/id.htm [Added reference link - McG] Jul 28 08, 8:36 AM

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