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    What is the heaviest bird not to need a run-up or a fall in order to take-off?

    Question #63932. Asked by gmackematix. (Mar 25 06 7:59 PM)


    crisw

    		As far as I can find, the worl'd heaviest flying birds, the Kori bustard and great bustard, do not need a running start in order to take off.

    Here's one taking off:
    http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/issues/2004/greatbustard04.htm

    And here is a mention that they take off with heavy wing beats-
    http://www.botswana-tourism.gov.bw/flora_and_fauna/kori.html

    Mar 25 06, 10:23 PM

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