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The largest birds are:

heaviest and tallest is the African Ostrich at 345 lb (156 kg) and 9 ft (2.7 m)

heaviest flying bird is the Great Bustard at ~46 lb (21 kg)

greatest wingspan is the Wandering Albatross at 11 ft 11 in (3.63 m)

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