What bird has the largest wing span?

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What bird has the largest wing span?

Question #32946. Asked by rusty shacleferd.
Last updated Dec 31 2016.

kerry8888
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kerry8888
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The Wandering Albatross at up to 3.4 meters.

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/albatross/

Response last updated by nautilator on Dec 31 2016.
May 03 2003, 2:29 AM

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Answer 1

Siskin
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Siskin

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The Wandering Albatross with a wing span of up to 11.5 feet is the biggest.

https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/wildlife/wandering-albatross

Response last updated by nautilator on Dec 31 2016.
May 03 2003, 7:44 PM

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tmpzzz
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tmpzzz

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Andean Condor
Wingspan: 10 1/2 - 12 feet (3.2 - 3.7 meters)

May 17 2006, 4:55 PM

Answer 3

Wandering albatross for span, though the Royal albatross is the largest seabird in terms of weight. Andean condor is the heaviest bird of prey and has a larger wing area than the wandering albatross since the albatross's wings are very long and narrow.
for other fascinating bird records:

http://www.victorialodging.com/birding/small_big_fast_slow.htm