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Giant Birds: 9 of Nature’s Most Impressive Flyers

The Ostrich is the world’s largest living bird, standing up to 9 feet tall and weighing 300 pounds. Native to Africa, it’s fast, reaching speeds of up to 45 mph!

The Andean Condor has a wingspan over 10 feet, making it the largest flying bird. Found in the Andes, it soars effortlessly to great heights

The Emu is the second-largest bird, standing up to 6.6 feet tall. Native to Australia, it’s flightless and can sprint at 30 mph

The Cassowary is a 5-foot-tall, dangerous bird with sharp claws, found in the rainforests of New Guinea and northern Australia

The King Penguin is the second-largest species, reaching 3 feet tall. Found in Antarctica, it’s known for its tuxedo-like feathers and social nature

The Greater Rhea, native to South America, is a smaller version of the ostrich, standing 5 to 6 feet tall. These flightless birds are fast and agile

The Harpy Eagle is a powerful bird with a 7.5-foot wingspan, found in Central and South America as a top rainforest predator

The Albatross is a seabird with the longest wingspan, reaching 12 feet. It’s famous for its long-distance ocean migrations

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