What is the heaviest bird species that can actually fly?

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What is the heaviest bird species that can actually fly?

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Last updated Oct 11 2023.
Originally posted Oct 10 2023 8:06 PM.

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The kori bustard (Ardeotis kori) is believed to be the world's heaviest flying bird. It lives in sub-Saharan Africa and it typically weighs 24-42 lbs (11-19 kg). Interestingly, kori bustards primarily live on the ground and typically take flight as an escape mechanism.

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/kori-bustard

Oct 10 2023, 8:10 PM

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Answer 1

Kori bustards.

Kori bustards are the world's heaviest flying birds. They live in grasslands and savannas in eastern and southern Africa.

Male kori bustards range in weight from 24-42 pounds (11-19 kilograms), and females are roughly half the size of the males. They stand about 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall.

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/kori-bustard

Answer 2

The Great Bustard (Otis tarda) is the heaviest flying bird in the world. It's from Europe and Central Asia. With a max weight of 44 lbs, they impress ornithologists who have found that the Great Bustard can migrate over 2,000 miles.

https://worldbirds.com/heaviest-flying-bird

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