![]() As the bird with the largest wingspan, we couldn’t leave it off this list. There are 21 species of albatross (family Diomedeidae), but the largest in the world is the wandering albatross. For this reason, they’re equipped with powerful legs that give them speed and endurance. In addition, they’re quite heavy, which makes it difficult for them to stay in the air. The anatomy of these large birds isn’t designed for flight, as their wings lack the necessary musculature. It has a black beak, long neck, and strong legs that allow it to travel long distances. It can measure about 1.90 meters (6.2 feet) in height, with a body mass between 30 and 40 kilograms (66 to 88 pounds). ![]() It’s part of the Dromaiidae family, and is an inhabitant of Australia. The emu, the second largest bird in the world, is another large running bird. In addition, its eggs are enormous, measuring around 25 centimeters (10 inches) and weighing up to 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds). It doesn’t only stand out for its size and weight, but also for being very fast, as it can reach between 60 and 70 kilometers per hour (between 40 and 45 miles per hour). This bird belongs to the Struthionidae family. However, it uses them together with its powerful legs to propel itself and balance while running. However, it’s unable to fly, as its wings are too small. It can measure up to 3 meters (nearly 10 feet) in height and weighs about 180 kilograms (400 pounds). ![]() In fact, it’s the largest in size and mass. The ostrich originates from the African continent and is astonishingly big.
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