With a wingspan up to 10 feet in length, the mighty Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world. Found ...

The Andean condor is the largest species of raptor on the planet and the second-largest wingspan of any bird — which spans around 10.5 feet (3.2 m), according to the San Diego Wildlife Alliance.

Among the many other benefits of living in the Tehachapi Mountains, nature-loving local residents also have frequent ...

But elephant birds, who lived more than 1,200 years ago, were likely the biggest birds to ever exist at over 1,500 pounds. Some even clocked in around 1,900 pounds, according to Scientific American.

The California condor is the largest land bird in North America. Its impressive wingspan is 9.5 feet across, and it can weigh up to 25 pounds.

But elephant birds, who lived more than 1,200 years ago, were likely the biggest birds to ever exist at over 1,500 pounds. Some even clocked in around 1,900 pounds, according to Scientific American.