5 Highest Flying Birds In The World
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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The flight capability of birds depends on the shaped and size of its wings
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Long, narrow wings with a high aspect ratio generate more lift and are useful for endurance flight
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Here is a list of five highest flying birds in the world
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The Ruppell's griffon vulture is the world's highest-flying bird, reaching heights of over 36,000 feet above sea level
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The common crane can reach altitudes of up to 33,000 feet above sea level and is found across Eurasia and Africa
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The whooper swan can fly up to 27,000 feet and is found in wetland areas in Europe and Asia
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The alpine chough can fly up to 26,500 feet and is found in the high mountains of Europe, northern Africa, and Asia
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The bar-headed goose can fly up to 25,000 feet and is found in high-altitude lakes in Asia
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