condors fly without flapping their wings

Andean Condors Can Fly for Up to 100 Miles Without Flapping Its Wings Taking Advantage of the Air Currents

Medicine & Technology Jul 15, 2020

The world's largest bird flaps its wings only 1% of the time it flies and then relies on the power of air currents. A new study sheds light on how efficiently Andean condors stay aloft for hours and fly for up to 100 miles without flapping its wings.

condors fly without flapping their wings

Andean Condors Can Fly for Up to 100 Miles Without Flapping Its Wings Taking Advantage of the Air Currents

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