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Which bird can fly the highest above sea level?
Quick Answer
The Rüppell’s griffon vulture is considered the highest-flying bird, with a confirmed collision at about 11,300 meters (37,000 feet).
The Full Story
The Rüppell’s griffon vulture holds the record for the highest verified bird flight. A bird struck an aircraft over Côte d’Ivoire in 1973 at about 11,300 meters, or 37,000 feet, showing that the species can reach extreme altitudes. These vultures are adapted to soaring on powerful thermal currents while searching for carrion. Their oxygen-efficient flight makes them extraordinary high-altitude fliers.
Key Facts
1.Recorded at about 11,300 m
2.Species: Rüppell’s griffon vulture (Gyps rueppelli)
3.Confirmed by an aircraft strike record
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