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2012-01-27
What land bird has the greatest wingspan - The Andean Condor or the Marabou Stork?


 The Andean Condor - Vultur gryphus - is found in the Andes Mountains, South America. Condors are vultures and the Andean Condor is mostly black, but males have a distinctive white "collar" around their necks and some white markings on their wings as well. The head and neck are a dull red color, which may change color in response to the bird's emotional state. The male has a wattle on the neck and a large, dark red comb. The Andean condor is endangered and has a verified wingspan of 3,2 metres or 10,5 ft.

The Marabou Stork  - Leptoptilos crumeniferus – is found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is unmistakable due to its size, bare head and neck, black back, and white underparts. They have huge bills, a pink gular sac, a neck ruff, and black legs and wings. It has a verified wingspan of 3,2 metres or 10,5 ft.

These massive Storks can be seen on the following Aves Birding Tours/Safaris/Adventures : -

Aves Arid Birding Tour/Safari/Adventure.

Aves Highlands / Tembe Birding Tour / Safari / Adventure.

Aves KZN Birding Tour / Safari / Adventure.

Aves North East Birding Tour / Safari / Adventure.

Aves North West Birding Tour / Safari Adventure.

 

They are tied at 3.2 metres or 10.5 ft.


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