The huge bird had covered more than a hundred kilometers without a single flap of the wings

English scientists were able to prove that the Andean condors are among the largest birds in the world — pay only one percentage of the time during the flight of the flapping motion of the wings. The other 99 % comes from skilled use of ascending air currents.

Scientists believe this breed heaviest bird on the planet, however, despite the weight, create a aware guy. The bird differs in weight (about 15 kg), moreover able to boast a three-meter wingspan.

The watchers had to equip 8 individuals special equipment, which recorded the number of strokes. In the aggregate has been investigated over two hundred and fifty "flight hours".

One of the birds has overcome 160 kilometres and never managed to take a single swing wings.

It is noteworthy that such an amazing skill developed in condors is likely due to characteristics of the diet. They feed mainly on carrion and adapted for a long time to soar in the sky, patiently watching for dead animals.

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