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Which bird flies

higher than

an aeroplane?

Birds fly high on long migrations or

to help them spot food. The highest

bird flight ever recorded was by

a Rüppell’s vulture, which soared

above the altitude of an aeroplane.

Aeroplane altitude

10,668 m (35,000 ft)

The standard cruising
altitude of a passenger
plane is 10,668 m (35,000 ft),
although they can
fly higher or lower.
The
Rüppell’s
vulture can fly
600 m (2,000 ft)
higher than a
passenger This giant wingspan measures
plane. up to 2.4 m (7 ft 10 in). Only slow
beating of the wings or strong
winds are needed to stay airborne.

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