Highest Flying Birds

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Red-tailed Hawk
Soars at high altitudes to spot prey; one of the most common hawks in North America.
the bird is flying high in the sky
Peregrine Falcon
The fastest bird in the world; dives at speeds over 240 mph from great heights to catch prey.
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Whooper Swan
One of the heaviest flying birds; migrates long distances at high altitudes.
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Bald Eagle
Symbol of the USA; uses thermal currents to glide at great heights while hunting fish.
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Common Crane
Migrates in flocks at high altitudes; known for its loud, trumpeting calls.
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Golden Eagle
Powerful predator that soars at high altitudes to hunt prey like rabbits and squirrels.
a pelican standing on the edge of a body of water
American White Pelican
Flies in synchronized groups at high altitudes; feeds cooperatively in shallow waters.
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Canada Goose
Famous for its V-shaped flight formations; flies at high altitudes during seasonal migrations.
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Sandhill Crane
Migrates in large flocks at high altitudes; known for its distinctive bugling calls.
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Trumpeter Swan
The largest native waterfowl in North America; capable of high-altitude migration.
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Bar-headed Goose
Known for flying at extreme altitudes, crossing the Himalayas at over 29,000 feet (8,800 meters).
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Snow Goose
Migrates in massive flocks at high altitudes; known for its striking white plumage.
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Mallard
Highly adaptable duck species; capable of flying at high altitudes during migration.
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White Stork
Glides at high altitudes during migration; associated with folklore and delivering babies.
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Turkey Vulture
Soars at high altitudes using thermals to locate carrion with its keen sense of smell.