The Bar-Headed Goose To The Ruppell’s Vulture, Birds That Can Soar As High As An Airplane

Although many of us want to fly through the air, airplanes normally have the pleasure of flight. The avian marvels of nature do, however, reach remarkable heights. Let’s investigate which birds can really soar.

Commercial aircraft typically fly between 33,000 and 42,000 feet in the air. Surprisingly, the African Ruppell’s Vulture, which soars as high as commercial aircraft, holds the record for being the highest-flying bird.

One event from 1973 that stands out in recollection was an aircraft that was flying at 37,100 feet over the Ivory Coast when it collided with a Ruppell’s Vulture and had to make an emergency landing.

The Ruppell’s griffon, a rare bird, can soar to a height of 11,300 meters (37,100 ft). It mostly lives in the expansive areas of East Africa and the Sahel region, where it may be found in grasslands, forests, and hilly regions. Sadly, there are only 22,000 of them, and because of habitat loss, poisoning, and other things, they are in grave risk of becoming extinct.

But the Ruppell’s Vulture isn’t the only one pursuing such noble goals. The Eurasian crane, often known as the Common Crane, has been seen flying beyond the Himalayas to heights of 10,000 meters (33,000 feet). These magnificent birds are native to Europe, including Finland, Sweden, and Russia.

The Bar-headed Goose, technically known as Anser Indicus, is the third-highest flying bird. These geese fly to stunning heights of 8,800 meters (29,000 feet) above the Himalayan ranges during their migration. They have been seen above famous sites like Mount Makalu and even the towering Mount Everest. They are mainly found in Central and South Asia.