Bird Talk: 9 massive birds you must know about

Ostrich The ostrich is the world’s largest bird, standing up to nine feet tall and weighing up to 150 kg.

Southern Cassowary This is a large, flightless bird native to Australia and New Guinea. It has a height of up to six feet and weighs around 60 kg.

Greater Rhea The Greater Rhea, native to South America, is a large, flightless bird standing up to five feet tall and weighing around 40 kg.

Lesser Rhea The Lesser Rhea is a smaller cousin of the Greater Rhea that has a height of up to three feet and weighs around 25 kg.

Dalmatian Pelican The Dalmatian Pelican is one of the largest flying birds, with a wingspan of up to 12 feet and weighing around 15 kg.

Wandering Albatross The Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan of any bird, reaching up to 12 feet, and is known for its long-distance oceanic flights.

Kori Bustard The Kori Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds, native to sub-Saharan Africa, weighing up to 19 kg and standing around four feet tall.

Andean Condor The Andean Condor is a massive vulture with a wingspan of up to 10.5 feet, native to South America, and is known for soaring at high altitudes.

King Penguin The King Penguin, native to sub-Antarctic regions, is the second-largest penguin species, standing about three feet tall and known for its vibrant orange-yellow markings and striking appearance.

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