From 9-foot tall ostriches to albatrosses with gargantuan wingspans, here are some of the biggest birds in the world.

The Andean condor is the largest species of raptor on the planet and the second-largest wingspan of any bird — which spans around 10.5 feet (3.2 m), according to the San Diego Wildlife Alliance.

The aardwolf is an insectivore and it loves to eat a diet that is exclusively insects, such as termites, as it has a specially-designed flat, sticky tongue that helps trap them. Aardwolves are ...

9. Andean Condor Andean condors (Vultur gryphus) make their home in the Andean mountains of South America. Considered the largest bird of prey, adult Andean condors can weigh as much as 33 pounds.

Thousands of Bolivians made their way to the surrounding mountains and scenic viewpoints in the early hours of Saturday to welcome the first rays of sunlight, marking the celebration of the Andean ...

Thanks to these efforts, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service began reintroducing captive-bred condors into the wild in 1992. The recovery program is ongoing, but the California condor is still ...

EL ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivians gathered in the mountains and city viewpoints to celebrate the Andean New Year, a tradition rooted in pre-Hispanic culture and aligned with the southern ...

An Aymara woman is silhouetted against a rising sun during a celebration of the Andean New Year 5533 marking the Southern Hemisphere's winter solstice, in El Alto, Bolivia, Saturday, June 21, 2025.

You just need a sense of adventure, a little training, and a plane ticket to Quito, Ecuador, to tick off the Trek of the Condor, a five-day route between the Ecuadorian town of Papallacta and ...

Indigenous people gather to celebrate the Andean New Year 5533 marking the Southern Hemisphere's winter solstice, in El Alto, Bolivia, Saturday, June 21, 2025.

A diet high in whole grains has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, and premature death. Additionally, according to a 2021 review, women who eat more whole grains, vegetables ...