Browse by Category:
Top 5 By Country
The Top 5 Heaviest Flying Birds
| Name of Bird | Location(s) | Weight (kg) | Weight (lbs) | Red List Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
The Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) |
Africa | 19 | 41 | Least Concern |
2 |
The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) |
Europe, Western Asia | 18 | 39 | Least Concern |
3 |
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) |
South America | 15 | 33 | Near Threatened |
4 |
The Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) |
Europe, Asia, Africa | 14 | 30 | Least Concern |
5 |
The Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) |
Australia, Asia | 12 | 26 | Vulnerable |
Sources: Birdlife International (2005) Species factsheet
List Notes: Please note that this list represents above-average weights. Average bird weights of these species are often much lower (about half of the weights listed).
Copyright © 2012 Steve Scott and Noel James Riggs. All rights reserved.