The Top 9 Largest Flying Birds in the World By Wingspan

6. Antipodean Albatross

The antipodal albatross, a critically endangered species native to the South Pacific, has the greatest wingspan of any living bird. All of them go back to New Zealand’s Auckland Island, Antipodes Islands, and Campbell Island to have their offspring there. You should expect to pay up to 19 pounds for this bird. Its wingspan is 10 feet.

This bird lays its eggs in the same nest it used to hatch in every year. After around two years, these birds are able to fend for themselves, however they don’t achieve sexual maturity until about five. When it comes to incubating eggs and caring for young, both sexes pitch in equally.

5. Tristan Albatross

South Atlantic Ocean is home to the albatross. Its wing span of 11 feet gives it the freedom to roam large areas in search of food. Gough Island is almost the only place in the world where it can reproduce. The western half of the island is where you’re more likely to find women, whereas the eastern half is where you’re more likely to find men.

The critically endangered birds only breed every other year, and their relationships last a lifetime. In November, the adult birds start to arrive back on the island. In order to protect their eggs from predators, males typically choose to do so in open areas. Babies in a henhouse stay put until the month of November. This bird takes up to 10 years to develop sexually.

4. Dalmatian Pelican

Although spotted pelicans may be found as far west as Mongolia, the majority of this species calls Russia home. Aside from the salty waters of the Mediterranean, these fish may also be found in the freshwater lakes and marshes in the region. One of the biggest pelicans, its wingspan may reach up to 18 feet. The maximum weight for this item is 33 pounds. The fish in the ocean make up the bulk of this pelican’s diet.