Highest Flying Birds In The World

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29 August 2024

There are many birds that have adapted to high-altitude flight, with some species using thermals and updrafts to stay aloft for extended periods

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Here are some of the highest-flying bird species, known for reaching impressive altitudes during flight

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1. Ruppell's Griffin Vulture (11,275 meters): Holds the record for the highest altitude flight, famously colliding with a commercial aircraft at this height

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2. Common Crane (10,000 meters): Known for its long migrations across Eurasia, often flying over the Himalayas

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3. Bar-headed Goose (8,992 meters): Known for its high-altitude flights over the Himalayas, where oxygen levels are significantly lower

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4. Whooper Swan (8,230 meters): These swans are strong fliers and have been observed at extremely high altitudes during migration

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5. Alpine Chough (8,077 meters):  Often seen flying around the peaks of the Himalayas, it's a bird adapted to mountainous regions

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6. Bearded Vulture (7,315 meters): This scavenger is known for its ability to live and fly at high altitudes in mountainous region

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7. Andean Condor (6,500 meters): This large bird of prey soars through the Andes mountains and is one of the world's largest flying birds

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8. Mallard (6,400 meters): Although commonly seen at lower altitudes, mallards have been recorded flying at very high altitudes during migration

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