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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Giant Andean Condor Can Fly Without Flapping Its Wings for Over 5 Hours


Looking at an Andean condor, one might wonder how such an enormous bird flies at all, let alone achieves an altitude of over 16,000 feet (5,000 meters). This giant species of vulture can have a wingspan of 10 feet and a body weight comparable to a human toddler, between 20 to 30 pounds. Recently, researchers at Swansea University collaborated with scientists in Argentina to study the flight of Andean condors in their habitat. They sought to answer how often and in what weather conditions the large birds flap their wings in flight, thereby using precious energy to remain at or change their altitude.

To read more on this story, click here: Giant Andean Condor Can Fly Without Flapping Its Wings for Over 5 Hours


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