From the mighty Andean condor to the record-breaking wandering albatross, let’s dive into the world of the largest flying birds—both today and throughout history. If there’s a bird that ...

1. The wandering albatross is a feathered giant having the longest wingspan of any bird, at up to 3.5m (11ft)! 2. Albatrosses can travel at speeds of up to 140km/h. 3. They are so efficient in ...

A fast spreading form of bird flu is devastating colonies where almost half of the world’s wandering albatrosses breed on a remote island group halfway between South Africa and Antarctica. High ...

The Wandering Albatross has a wingspan that can reach up to 11.5 feet and it stands an impressive 3.5 feet tall. Its enormous wings provide incredible lift, ...

Of the 1,900 wandering albatross chicks born on the island in 2024, some 150 have died and adult brown skuas, king penguins, giant petrels and sooty albatrosses have also been affected ...