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The wandering albatross possesses the largest wingspan of any living bird
Wingspans can measure up to three and a half metres from tip to tip
Gliding across the Southern Ocean, the wandering albatross has an average wingspan of 3.1 to 3.5 metres. This expansive wing structure enables dynamic soaring, allowing the bird to travel thousands of kilometres with minimal wing flapping. They spend most of their multi-decade lifespan airborne at sea.
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